The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-11
PITTSTON NEWS.

Our opportunities-Two Slugging
Matches --. More Trouble at the
schooley and Ravine Mines .-- A
Brilliant Wedding.
Several prominent men, who have
done much in building up and sup
porting the industries of this city, at
one point of their conversation, spoke
Of the GO o-aheadativeness of Scranton
and placed 1t as the most cosmopolitan
and progressive business city in the
state. The Tribune reporter, with olh-
ers, became interested when they
commenced to outline what scranton
would do, and how they would utilize
the Suscuehanna river IL 1t wcnded It's
way through the central part OF the
city like It does between East ana
West Pittston. They pictured how the
unsightly embankments would disap-
pear, pleasure crafts and STEAMBOATS,
would be running up and down the
valley, and II boulevard equal To any
pleasure drive in the state, would fol'
low its course on the West side for n
distance Of fifteen miles. The historic
Campbcll's Ledge would be q summer
resort TO attract thousands during the
summer season. In fact there were a
hundred different suggestions offered
that really ought to start many here
To- a serious way of thinking, and con-
vince them that the opportunities, that
others would like to take advantage OF,
might likewise be done here, II only the
proper spirit would enthuse those who
have ii in their power TO bring about
the same result.
The Ladies' auxiliary of the Ancient
Order Of Hibernians, in lnkerman, have
arranged for their annual banquet to
take place in The Father Mathew hall
ON the evening of the 22d inst. Two
hundred vii, surround the festive
board, with M. j. Hughes of the Sin
clair house, as caterer. An interesting
literary programme is also being ar
ranged.
lanes Feency Of Scranton; Willie
Green Callahan, Frank Boyle and Miss
Nellie EONlc, also Joseph II. Giennon,
enjoyed an outing in one of the finest
traps that has been brought to this
city. lust evening. and later enjoyed
Il del"htful time at the hospitable
residence of the latter on the West
Side.
lady were wheeling along Main street.
last night. the latter collided with a
reckless rider, who was coming in the
opposite direction. There was a gem
eral mix up of wheels. but fortunately
the result was not very serious.
The health of Captain George Smith
is such that he is enabled to take an
outing daily, when the weather will
permit.
Oliver BURKE is spending the weak
in the d.ehigh mountains. Object,
health and trout.
The loating fraternity have dissolved
partnership with most of the street
corners. and the way they are ordered
TO move on by the officers is hardly
TO their liking.
The Crystal club held one of their
socials last evening in the Tanimany
block, and their guests were, as usual,
delightfully."- entertained.
Charles Arvidson has returned from
an extensive trip. through the Eastern
states, and this included a visit to the
birth place of Admiral Dewey ond the
Hub. The return trip was by the
Sound on the steam boat Pilgrim &c
New York.
ASSlSldnl superintendent James
Young, of Dunmore, was in the city
yesterday and visited the Schooley
shaft on the West Side, the scene of
the recent cave-in. Mr.. Young was a
resident here many years ago, and
was known as one Of the crack rife
shots of the state.
The funeral of the late John Quinn
whose death occurred so suddenly on
Monday last, took place yesterday af.
ternoon from his late home in Nc
CarthyVille The attending services
We're at st. Johns church, and inter
mcnt in the Market street cemetery.
Professor Shell and Don Snyder re.
turned from WyalusIng yesterday
where they attended the commence.
ment exercises of the high school ir
that place.
Coroner Mckee will conduct two in
quests this afternoon at the office q
deputy coroner Evans. in the case
of the late Thomas McGouldrick, killet
nn the Lehigh Valley road at Coxtor
and Of John Quinn found dead at hi
home.
Two sons Of William Walsh, tinsmith
and superintendent Holleran, were en-
ticcd t. hoard a freight train on tn
lehlSh Valley cut or by tram
and after reaching Farview, Hollera
returned home. Walsh continued hi
Journey and his parents are worried.
John Watkins. aged 81 years, VIII
boarded with Mrs Eliza bet
Farrell of Sebastipool, died sud
denly Yesterday morning, Th
cause is thought to be tn
bursting of blood vessels He leave
-four brothers and sisters and was
harpist of some note. The cOrOnc
was notified and empanelled jury
hut an inquest is not necessary.
Miss Elizabeth Draincy. daughter q
Mrs. Drainey, of this city, died yes
terday at Ashland, Pa. She was .
years of age and had resided ther
for several years. The remains wi
arrive here today and the funeral wi
take place from her mothers home o
Broad street.
The situation Yesterday at III
Schoolcv mine at Sturmerville is M
much changed. with the exception tina
an additional disturbance occurred
the early morning, when the surfaC
settled between the Wyoming road an
the river. AS there We're no building
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