The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-25
PITTSTON.
Unknown Corpse Identified - His
Name Was Paul Simons--Results
of the Cold Snap.

Wtll-NOIH DOCkelDOON anu lOuHu upOh
the remains which were discovered on
last Thursday morning along the Lee
high Valley railroad has resulted in
their identification just before they
were about to be consigned to a paup-
er's grave. The description as stated
i'm The Tribune of yesterday showed
that he had been a member of SlaN-
onic society and this fact at once start
ed an investigation. The result is that
he was not only member OF the or
ganizaton but had brother who lived
but short distance from where his
remains were found. lie also is mar
ried man but for some reason had be-
come estranged from his family ana
lastly his name is Paul Simons and
was about 35 years of age. The cor
oner, after making a close inspection
Of the body, found that besides large
cash upon the forehead, one of his
limbs was broken in two places, but
on the injured member there was no
bruise on the flesh and the clothing
which he wore was neither torn or
soiled. This led the coroner to believe
that there might be a possibility that
the man might have been murdered
and the remains placed along the track
to hide a probable crime. The funeral
will take place tomorrow afternoon.
while the inquest will be conducted
this afternoon by the coroner at the
office of Deputy Coroner Evans.
The cold snap of yesterday was a
very fortunate circumstance for those
who lived along the west embankment
of the Susquehanna in this valley from
Coxton to Nanticokc. The ice which
gorged above the railroad bridge is
still in the same condition, while the
rise Of the water has received a check
and remained at about the same marx
throughout the day. TIP at Coxton the
Lehigh Valley has removed all their
cars from the lower branches of their
tracks while many Of the residents
along the river have removed their
household goods to places Of safety.
The general opinion last night was that
if the present weather should continue
for Il few days all fear of the expected
flood will be dispellcd. On the West
Side many Of the residents have re-
moved all perishable goods from their
cellars.
a memorial service will be held to-
morrow morning by tie congregations
of the Welsh and Water Street Baptist
churches.
w. II. Coons, of Scranton was the
guest of John i. Boyle and William
5. Callahan yesterday.
The members of Young Mems insti-
tute council took possession Of their
new hall yesterday in the Oliver Burke
building on South Main street, and
without question they have the most
cozy and best appointed places of meet
ing in the city. The hall and parlors
have been newly furnished and the dec
Grated work on the ceilings is the fin
est piece of artistic work seen here.
The members are proud of their new
home and they ought to be.
Chaplain Johnston, Of the late Ninth
regiment, will make the afternoon ad-
dress at the rooms of the Young Mems
Christian association tomorrow after
noon.
The Young Mems Christian associa-
tiOn council held a very interesting
meeting last evening. The rules Of the
Wilkes Earra council were adopted and
President Evans appointed the usual
committees. The boys are determined
to become acquainted with the usual
proceedings rs seen in a well regulat-
ed council chamber and their efforts
are receiving every encouragement.
The Pittman Stock company will oc-
cupy Music hall all of next H"eei, ana
on Monday evening will present "The
Red Cross Nurse" The company is one
of the very best that has been booked
for this city the present season.
THE SUSoUEHANNA HOUSE.
which is easily one Of the very best
appointed hotels in the city, is never
without doing a good business, and the
genial proprietor, Oliver Burke, always
to the front, has just added to his
large stock an invoice of pure rye whis-
kies (seven years old, which for med
icinal purposes, cannot be duplicated.
WILLIAM 4 SANGER.
at his Broadway cafe, on South Main
street, is ready at any hour with de-
lightful and palatable lunches, oysters
served in all styles and regular meals
which, for quality, variety and price,
cannot be duplicated in the city. ~
| KEYSTONE HALL. RESTAURANT,
where John ]. Donnelly presides, in
Vites YOU to this well appointed place
| this evening, where he will serve an
elegant lunch specially prepared by Il
competent chef. The leading brands
| of lager. ales and wines in stock. ~
THE COFCORAN BROTHERS,
"Jim" and Dom" always up to date,
will be glad to greet you today with
| the best the Metropolitan markets af-
ford. prepared by chef who knows the
business. All the finest beverGg ges on
! tap, including a delightful Lenten
lunch. The Onion motel is the place.
THE SINCLAIR HOUSE,
over which NJ. j. Hughes prcsides, in
vites you to call this evening. An ele-
! giant turtle cOnsomme will be served. .