The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-27
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.
John r. WilliamJ. a. well known
resident Of Jcrmyn, was found dead
in bed at 5 o'clock yesterday morn
ing. Deceased appeared in his us,,a,
health on Saturday. but apparently
had a premonition of his death. He
was severely injured in Nhc mines
about eighteen months ago. and has
since been unable to work. having
To walk with the aid of ,r,itchcs. He
remarked to a friend on Saturday that
he would die in u courlc of hours
ana said he felt the pain which he had
been suffering since his injury. was
extending from his hips up into his
body.
Deceased was Ga years of age. was
born in st. Clairs, Cormarthcnshirc.
Wales. and came to this borough in
1855. He is we'll known throughout
the valley and has held several local
| oihces. He is survived by his wife,
four sons. Thomas j.. David, Edward
ana william. and two married daugh-
ters, Mrs. John Lee. of Maytield and
Mrs. Alexander Richards
| The funeral will take place tomor-
row afternoon. Services will he held
at the house, on Second street. at .
O'Clock. Rev. NJ. u. Fuller of tho
Methodist Episcopal church, will Off
ciatc.
| Coroner Roberts and County Detcc-
tive Phillips came up yesterday after
noon to investigate the cause of his
death. The following jury were en-
lanelled: DR.. NJ. j. Shields. j. w.
| Grant. John f. Griiiths. Edward
Mason. John r. Jones aud w. A. Phil-
| lips. After viewing the remains, cvi-
dencc was given by witnesses who
| mad been in his company during the
! previous evening. The jury after
wards rendered u verdict that, de
| ceased had died from natural causes.
The members Of Monsay's tribe. No.
| l"4. Improved Order of Red Men,
commemoratcd their tenth annvcr-
sary in assembly hall Saturday even
! ing with an entertainment and social.
The affair passed very pleasantly and
the ladies and invited guests were
loud in their praise of the Red Mems
hospitality. The entertainment OPEN
ed with an address by Great Sachcm
ANres, who is a member OF Monsays
tribe. The great Sachem gave one OF
his characteristic speeches. for which
he is MOTEL. which was frequently ap-
plauded. During his speech hc made
brief outline of what the tribe had
done in ten years and among other
things 1t was learned the tribe had
paid out nearly $4,000 sick and death
claims during this time 1t is one of
the most flourishing organizations in
the borough. AT the conclusion of the
speech. songs were sung by Archie
Martin, Harry Langman and Stanley
layman. n recitation by Miss Sarah
James and a quartcttc by Mrs. Buck
ingham. Mrs. Bennett. l.. A. Green
and Richard Hooking, all Of which
were much enjoyed, This was fol
lowed by mock adoption. Spotted
Tail Phil Barking Wolf Nose" and
two dozen other Indians in all their
feathers and paint, gave Il scalp
dance. ghost dance and other thrill
ling features, which delighted every.
one.
Board wanted on a farm.--Scc ad-
vertiSement in WANT Directory in
another column. 4@
Miss Josephine Davis, of the Pow
der Mill. gave a violet tea on Satur-
day afternoon, III honor of Miss Lila
HutchingS, of MooSic. The rooms
We're beautifully decorated. Miss
Davis and Miss Lila Hutchings re-
ccivcd. assisted by Miss Hutchings.
Mrs. c. A. Battenhcrg. Mrs. w. j.
Baker and Mrs. Albert Kerr served
refreshments. 1t was one of the most
enjoyable social affairs of the sea-
son. Among the large number Of
guests present were the following
from out-of-town: Mcsdames George
Benton, Russell Sheppard. w. J. Ba-
kcr, w. ]. Bronson, Miss Mabel lad
win. Miss Olna Herring, Miss Fran
ces Daley. Miss Lou Williams. Car
hondalc; Mrs. William Van Dorcn,
Archibald: Mesdames Elmer Bar
thold. Hoyt and the Misses Peck and
Gendall, Peckvilc; Mesdames Van
Gorder, Grant Bell. Albert Kerr,
Scranton, and the Misses HutchinGs,
Moosc.
The rummage sale under the aus
pices Of the Methodist EIniscopal
church which has been SO success
fully ran the past three days, will
he reopendd again on Wednesday,
morning and evening. ANY one hav-
ing articles to contribute will kindly
notify the committee or G. ID. Win
ter
Miss Florence Delahanty, or West
is the guest of Miss Doro-
thy Tennis, of Main street.
The employees Of the Delaware and
Hudson colliery will he paid this af-
tcrnoon.
Fernlev Woodworth, a young son OF
MI and Mrs. George Woodworth. of
Third street, accidentally shot him
self in the hand on Saturday by play
ing with loaded revolver which he
had abstracted from IA drawer where
his father kept it. Fortunately. his
injuries We're only slight.
Misses Amy .Dtmore and Helen
Scutt, of Jermyn, spent yesterday
with Nandling and Forest city
friends.
An alarm of fire was sounded by
the Delaware and Hudson breaker
shortly after . o'clock sat
lrday night, The Artesians respond
I'd, but upon investigation it proved to !
be- false alarm.
pECkVlLLE.