The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-30
MONTROSE.


Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Montrose, March 90. l9Ol.-'rhe fu-
neral of the late Hyde Crocker will be
attended from his late residence on
Mill street, tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock, his pastor. Rev. Haskell Bene-
dict, officiating. The ceremonies will
partake largely Of a military character,
and this IL fitting, for no braver no
more valiant defender of Old GLORY
ever fell, than was he In whose honor
win tomorrow gather at his bier his
remaining comrades Of Four Brothers
post. No. 453, Grand Army Of the Re-
public. TIE death of Mr.. crrcker has
caused profound sorrow throughout
this borough and adjoining towns, and
his death leaves a vacancy in the So
clal fraternal and religious circles Of
this place that will go long untitled.
A complete steam plant for the clean
ing of carpets renovatins feathers
picking and cleaning curled hair. etc,
is being put In place by w. II. Dennis
& Son this week and will form an inn
rortant new industry and a great con-
Ncnience.
!. r. Beardslcy has moved his insur-
ance Office from tho Republican build
Ing to rooms over Morris drug store.
Nontrose lodge OF odd Fellows this
week elected the following officers for
the ensuing term: Noble grand. G..
Ray Merrill; vice grand. James v.
CJary: secretary. Tlarland A. Denney;
financial secretary. William d. 3.
Ainey: treasurer. Apollas stone: mem
bpr of relief committee, Writ H. Conk-
lin.
4 Tho Ladies' Matinee Musical club will
Aeivc fine entertainment at village
all on April %. Two vocalists and a
olinist from the city have been So
rcd for tho occasion.
The county Democratic committee
c now III session in the arbitration
bonn AT tho court house. Organization
or tho ensuing year will be perfected,
nd tho date ror holding the county
convention will be fixed
Miss Alisc Northrop, an estimablc
land popular young lady, has accepted
a position in the store OF II. +. Read.
News reached hcrc today of the
death from paralysis OF Henry Webb,
well known and respected resident OF
Williams Fond. The funeral will be
attended on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. :. J. JcnCkcs have re-
turned from avisit with relatives and
lIVDhS III SttdnlpD
The annual benefit and tircmcn's re-
,ption to be given by Rescue Hook and
ladder company in village hall on the
evening Of April ., will be delightful
affair and viii doubtless have the gen.
"rous patronage which 1t merits. The
ladies of NontroSe will prepare and
serve az elaborate supper and follow
ing that very fine musical and literary
programme will be rendered by some OF
our bcst local talent
This was a very light grand jury
week At court. but three true bills be.
ing returned. and only four ignored
These were: True bills. commonwealth
". Edward Ball, charged with lar
cGnI: Eugene Lewis. prosecutor. COM
monwcalth vs. John +. Roach, charge
assault and battery: c. 4. Sexton, pros
Commonwealth VS.. George Shoemaker
- barge, unlawful cutting Of TIMBER j
/; Bcebc. pros. Ignored bills-Com
nonwcaith vs.. John skinner, charge
telling without license; constablc''
turn: county to pay costs. Common
ealth VS.. Charles III. Tiffany, charge
Cling liquor without n license; Charlie
Richards, prosecutor; county to pa,
csts. Commonwealth vs.. Eli Barber
harge, assault and battery; W. f. Ma
son. pros. county to pay costs. Com
monwcalth VS.. Clarence Lewis, charge
larceny; James Fuller, pros. The gran,
jury recommended a county bridge owe
,recb near T.. l.. Bailey's in Libert,
township.