The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-16

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I. f. Price and William H. Major as its ineor'
porators.
PARLoR MUSICALE-Thcre will be a paror
musicale under the direction Of Professor Walk
enshaw at Christs church rectory, North Wash
ington and Grandvicw avenues, Friday evening,
June 20. The public are invited. Ice cream will
be served.
WILL HOLD AN INQUEST. ST.-Coroner Roberts
went TO Lackawanna yesterday to inquire into
the accident at the william A. colliery, in which
the fire boss, John jenkins, lost his life. An in.
quest will be held in a few days TO determine
where the responsibility rests.
EXCURSION TO BlNGH AMTON.-The excur-
sion Of the Home for the Frendless will 70 TO
Binghsmton on Tuesday next when it is hoped
that every friend Of the institution will buy
ticket. The outing is delightful one and spc-
cal arrangements have been made for an eN'
ccptionally pleasant occasion.
PRIESTS RETREAT.-The annual retreat OF
the priests Of the Scranton diocese will be held
at the Glen Summit hotel from June Is to June
25. The senior clergy will attend during the
first week and the juniors during the second
week. The retreat will be conducted by Rev.
Father o'kane. Cf the Society of Jesus
DIPLOMAS STGNED--The diplomas for the
graduates Of both the high and training schools
have now been all signed by Superintendent
Howell, President Jayne and Secretary Fellows,
the whole operation taking over half day. The
lettering is especially elaborate, having been
done by County Auditor p. W. Costello
SKULL FRACTURED.--Ad Stannctt, Of 1895
Capouse avenue, was received at the Lackawanna
hospital yesterday afternoon suffering from com
pound fracture of the skull, as the result OF a
L. L.
employed. cut about four inches long had
been made in his skull and several stitches were
taken at the hospital.
COMMITTEE AGAIN MET.--The fremen's con.
venton committee met again last night and
again succeeded in taking no definite action. A
committee of five was appointed to audit all ac-
counts and submit a final report next Friday
night. The committee consists Of the following
gentlemen: A. Lewis, Joseph Danner, Fred
Whitman, Walter Simpson and John F. White.
SALE AND SOCIAL-The Ladies' Aid society
OF the Asbury Methodist Episcopal church will
conduct a sale next Monday afternoon and even
ing at the residence of Mrs. Reynolds, 1888 San
derson avenue, commencing at o'clock. Prae-
tical articles, including maids aprons, kimonas
and garden hats will be hold Ice cream and
cake will be for sale afternoon and evening.
ACCUSED OF ENLIGHTENMENT. - Charles
Gidik, Of Old Forge, was arragned before Al
lerman Kasson last night charged with cmbez-
element by Mrs George Ycnochik. Gidik is the
treasurer of st, Mary's Greek Catholic Beneficial
association, and received 5000 recently to pay
Mrs. Ionochik, endowment money for the death
of her first husband, a Mr.. Baron. Gdk, she
claims, only paid her $500 and kept the balance
of the sum for his own use. He was held for
court by the alderman.
MAHON ARRESTED Mahon, of Car
bon street. was yesterday arraigned before Al
derman Kasson charged with fraud by 7. B.
Higgins, a Lackawanna avenue hotel keeper.
Mahon yesterday went into the place TO cash a
check for $l.75. The bartender he gave it to
saw the date '1A00'' at the tip and construed
1t as meaning SO, which he gave Mahon, who
| then left the place. On discovering the mistake
| a warrant was issued and Mahon last night ar
rested. further hearing will be conducted
some time next week.
WERLEY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Worley, Of
1894 Webster avenue, was taken TO the Lacka-
wanna hospital yesterday afternoon with n cut
| on his head and his one ankle injured as the
result of an accident while at work. Werey is
one OF the men employed about the court house
square at present, and while working yesterday
afternoon was struck the head by a falling
| piece of concrete lie fell to the ground and
| III 50 uOlHg MS ankle was injured. Ills hurts
were attended to at the hospital, after which he
| left the institution.
MACABEE 0FFICERS-Scranton tent No. 253,
Knights of the Macabccs, has elected the follow
| ing officers: Commander, T. p. Wendovsg; leu
tenant commander, James Hutsare; sergeant, NJ.
| l.. Dunn; chaplain, S. ID. Van Buskirk; MASTER
alarms, Roland Courtney; first master of guards,
j. b. Coplan; sentinel, Harry Finn picket, G.
| NJ. Lisk; trustee, p. j. O'IIara. Memorial reso-
lutions were adopted by the knights on the death
| or Sir Knight Patrick Gallagher of Mnooka. 4
| committee was appointed to arrange for a re-
| ception to the great camp officers, who will visit
| Scranton during the latter part of this month.
| STRAW RIDE PARTY.-A delightful straw
ride was enjoyed by jolly party last night.
| TIL eparty was chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. s.
| Goldsmith and consisted of eight couples, all Of
| whom met at the home of Mrs Joseph Levy,
| completely surprising Miss Amelia Bacharach
and Miss Klauber, in whose honor the ride was
| given. After a most pleasant drive around
Scranton lake, the party stopped at the Speed
way hotel, where an excellent repast was served.
| After luncheon music, dancing and various other
| entertainments were INDUCED in. During the
homeward trip fire works in profusion were used
| to enliven the drive the roads. Those pres
ent were Miss Klauber, Of St. Gall; Miss
| Amelia Bachrach, Pauline Goldsmith, Bella
Hirshheld, Of Pittstoni Francis Moses, Rose
| Wormser, Irene Goodman, Mrs. Sol Goldsmith,
Messrs. Louis Spencer, Levy Alfred Rice Isadore
| Goodman, DIR. Wormscr, Leon Newbrick Herman
+. Ries, Sol Goldsmith.