The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-01
Special to the Scranton Tribune.

| Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Susquehanna, Sept. 2S.--William Beat
tie. who lives near Poyntelle with a
child s years old, and a baby few
weeks old, their mother having died a
few weeks ago, while he was at work in
a lot near the house, on Saturday, a
large eagle swooped down upon the
house and attempted to carry away the
baby, which was sitting in box in
the doorway.
The little girl ran into the field. and
told her father that Dot" the baby,
was flying away" Beattie rushed to
the house and gave battle to the big
bird. which was in the yard endeavor-
ing to rise with the babe. The bird
dropped the child and was about to fly
away. when Beattie shot and killed it..
1t measured seven feet from tip to tip
of wings. The child was but little hurt.
IN PARAGRAPHS.
Henry Manor, an aged resident Of
South Gibson, is critically i'll.
1t is reported that Isaac Bond, u
former master mechanic of the Susque-
hanna shops, has resigned his position
as master mechanic of the Erie shops
at Rochester, n. Y.
Quite az number of Susquehanna
county veterans will take in the ma
tional encampment of the G. A. r. at
Washington.
A very large quantity of apples are
being shipped from Susquehanna coun-
ty to the Western states, where the
crop is a failure.
I'ifty-cent tubers will be scarce in
the county this year, the blight having
gotten in it's work.
The Knights of Columbus will this
evening hold memorial services for their
deceased members, the late William j.
Conway, John c. Kane and Michael j.
Ran.
WHOSE HEAD IS THIS?
Farmer W. f. Rorn. of Hopbottom,
on Thursday found on his farm Il fos-
silized head of :, being very much like
the human head. The formation Of the
head is almost perfect. 1t was found
in a bed of sandstone. a plaster cast
will be taken of it and forwarded to the
Academy of National Sciences, Phila
delphla.
JUST ASIDE.
Come out. It's now September.
The hunters moon begun:
And through the wheaton stubblc
Is heard the frequent gun.
Ten new dances are out. There's a
hard winter ahead.
Heaven help the poor. The price of
diamonds and coal have gone skyward.
An exchange speaks of THE Aim of
Woman" The aim Of woman is to
make Mrs.
A match is not unlike some men we
know-thc head is the light end.
I'VE will now sing the 299th hymn
said the minister at the close of
pathetic sermon. 1t was favorite
with remains.'
Now is the time to go into the woods.
If you are as near as some people, stay
home.
MARY WASN'T READY.
William Mcfarland and Mary Booker
Of Wulersville Il few nights since APP
peared before Justice Scott for the pur-
pose of being married, but just before
the final words were spoken the bride
withdrew her hand from that of Nc
Farland, rcmnrkinG: II guess am not
ready yet" turned and left the room.
The bridegroom-elect seized his hat
and followed, but all his plcadings were
in vain. Miss Booker remained nmoN-
able. and would give no reason for her
sudden change of mind.
NEWSLETS CHOPPED SHORT.
1t is stated that the Erie will compel
all of its employees to be vaccinated.
1t is semi-oilicially announced that
the Lehigh Valley people will next sea-
son begin the work of building Il branch
railroad from Tunkhannock and Mich
olson, across Wyoming and Susquehan-
nj counties. connecting with the Erie
railroad at LunesbOrO. This route was
several years ago and found
to be feasible. 1t would open up a fine
to ''navigaton."
The Susquehanna band accompanied
two Goshen fire companies to Lester
shire on Friday and participated in the
annual parade of the tremen of that
village.
Elmer States, of Lanesboro, thinks he
has discovered coal upon his farm, at
q depth of two feet. Further prospect
ing will ensue.
Arnold Lloyd, of Starrucca, has had |
his pension increased from Sc to $S per |
month. Whitney.