The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-12

1894 and was graduated with high hon.
ors six years later.
Prevlus to his graduation his services
were much sought after and he re-
ceived several offers to accept charges
In various parts of the country. His
modesty, however. taught him to begin
as he had begun his studies, on the
bottom rling of the ladder, and de-
cided upon taking the charge at Coal
Vile. Returning to Scranton he welded
Miss Nina Jones, OF North Bromley
avenue, and together they left for their
new home. Rev. Mr.. Williams being
somewhat of u parliamentarian his SER
vices have been much In demand. es-
pecially to preside over conventions,
and at the last session of the confer
ence in which his church is located lie
was chosen as q moderator for the pres
ent year.
Rev. Mr.. Williams resided In the
Fifteenth ward the greater portion of
his life and Is the son of Evan j. Will
Jams, of Hampton street. He is not yet
30 years of age and those who heard
his mastery discourse recently in the
Plymouth church predict a bright flu
turc for the reverend gentleman.
City Assessor, Elias Morris is the old
est city official in this city at present
but despite this fact he is one of the
most assiduous members in the NUM-
cipal building. There are certain sea-
sons of the year when the assessors
have little work to do, except furnish
information to inquiring taxpayers.
This does not deter Mr.. Morris from
i ;., .
is said that since he assumed Office
in April, 1901, he has not been away
from the office single day except be-
cause of illness.
Mr.. Morris is u man of Independent
means and 1t was u surprise to many
of his friends when he agreed to &C.
cept the appointment as assessor tend
cred to him by former Recorder Moir.
He is eminently fitted for the place
because of his wide knowledge of pro-
perty values in this city. He is an eX-
tensive property owner himself and
long years of real estate dealing have
given him a knowledge of values that
is considered second to none in the city.
When the members of the board were
out making the assessment for the
present fiscal year and there was diff
ference of opinion between them. the
question at issue was generally put
up to Morris" and his decision was
allowed to govern.
Architect Gilbert " Edison has opened an Office
in the Connell building.
DR.. b. b. Hard has returned from two
weeks visit through Mississippi.
Miss Mac Koran, Of Monroe avenue, is enter
4. g1. I,
John .Icrmyn's condition is reported to be still
serious, but there seems to he no change from
Saturday.
patrolmcn John f. Satry. Christian Rose and
George Jones started their annual vacation
Saturday.
Mcsdamcs Dolghcriv and Thomas. the Wyo.
ming avenue mlliners, went to New York en-
Saturday. where they will remain until Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. b. Downing. Of 81 Madison avenue has
gone TO York. Pa. for several weeks to visit llcr
daughter, Mrs. e. i. Watrous, and son, DIR. Ed
win VI. Downing, who has recently moved there
from Kansas.
Vernon Dowsct, manager of the Tvoli theatre,
London, who is being entertained in this city by
his brothcr.in-law, Reeve Jones, the wclkio
pianist. will leave for New York city today. Mr..
Dowsett returned on Saturday from a trip TO
Niagara Falls, and is highly pleased with lis
visit to the states He has keen sense of
humor, and has already acquired a fund of anec-
dotcs regarding his experiences, with wlicl, he
will entertain his Jolly friends upon his return
home. While in this city Mr.. Dowsctt made
to produce +. II. Sweets vaude.
willie sketch "Thc Honeymoon of Mr.. and Mrs.
Potts" in London. and also secured the English
rights for the production of Mr.. Sweets rev
musical comedy as soon as it is finished. After
spending few days in New York, he will visit
Washington. d. C.. and expects to return to
England about two weeks hence.