The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-10
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

william Roberts, an aged resident of North
Sumner a,cnuc fell and fractured his arm We'd
ncSday evening, while returning home from visit
ing sick friend lie was turning the corner at
Bromley avenue and Wasliburn street when the
accident occurred.
The official board Of the Simpson Methodist
Episcopal church held business meeting after
the prayer service last evening, at which mat.
tcrs pertaining 10 church work discussed
and acted upon.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Wasburn Street
Presbyterian church met in the parors yesterday
and passed the day together pleasantly. During
the noon hour, luncheon was served, which
was enjoyed by number of men and women.
The second invitation dance under tho direction
OF the Wahncta Dancing class held in MearS'
hall last evening, and proved to be an ENJOYABLE
affair." Music was furnished by Miss Kate Rear
don. About fifty couples were in attendance.
The department of public works is dcsros
that all sidewalks be cleaned as soon as possible.
on account of the danger arising from the icy
pavcments. A number Of accidents have already
been reported Ii the law regarding this matter
is not lived mp 10, it will he enforced vigorously.
Rev. Z. j. McIIenry, rector of st. David's
Episcopal church, organized confirmation class
last evening among number of children in the
church.
Nicholas Bennett. OF 2G Ackcr avenue,
ployed as miner in the Bellevue, had his arm
and leg fractured and was otherwise injured by
fall Of roof in the chamber where he was
working Wednesday. DR.. J. j. Roberts is at
tending him.
DR.. b. G. Bcddoc of South Main avenue, is
slowly improving from his attack of typhoid
pneumonia.
Mrs. Stella Clarke, of Jackson street. is con.
valcscing after severe illness.
David II. Reese of South Lincoln avenue, has
been informed of the death of his sister, Mrs.
Ann Salway, in Wales.
D,1.o Il ,Ea1I
student at No. 10 school, was stepped on by
horse while coasting Rcbbacca avenue, and
received internal injuries.
Miss Eliza johnson. OF Forest City, has re.
turned home from visit with Mrs. Harlow, of
North Bromley avenue.
Mrs. Ebenczer Williams and son Edward, of
Chestnut street, have gone 10 Colorado and
Mexico.
Mrs. Dora Williams, OF South Main avenue,
won the S. gold.picce recently Glanced off by the
Oriolc Camping club
A daughter has been born to Mr.. and Mrs. Hut.
son, OF North Hyde Park avenue.
Mrs Edward Sway, OF North Hyde Park ave.
nue.. is entertaining Mrs. Louis Palph, of New
Jersey.
Miss Elizabeth Wade. of No. 10 school, has re.
suncd her duties aitcr recovering from an ac-
cidcnt.
The Ladies' Aid society of st. David's Episco.
pal church have selected the following officers:
President, Mrs. Labin; vice president, Mrs. 7. j.
Williams; secretary, Mrs. Dorsey; treasurer, Mrs.
David Evans.
Hector Compbcll, of North Sumner avenue. is
able to be around again after a severe ndsposi |
tion.
Mrs. Joseph Smith, OF Evans court, is confined
to her home by illness
Miss Mary Grossman, of Pleasant street. en-
tcrtained a party OF young people recently in
honor of her sister, Miss Kate
tl,I
Railway company, has secured a posi- |
tion in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Frank Eynon, OF Stark court, is reported
TO be quite i'll. |
Mrs. George W. Davis, of North Bromley ave-
nue., is recovering from an illness.
son was recently born TO Mr. and Mrs. |
John Travis, of North Sumner avenue.
Miss Gertrude Hughes, OF North Lincoln ave- |
nue. is convalcscing from an illness |
Mr. and Mrs. Iiornbaker 'of Tripp Park, are |
visiting their son in Wilkes Barre.
Mrs NJ Il. Kohnstamm, of North Sumner ave-
nue. is suffering from an attack OF erysipelas
Edward Reynolds, of Pleasant street, has re-
turned home from trip TO Philadelphia.
Charles Stuart OF Chestnut street, is indis-
posed
Miss Margaret IIildebrandt, of Division street,
IS on the sick list
Tie Electric City Social club win conduct
heir dancing class in Washington hall Satur-
lay evening, January IL.
David NIoNenbclger, Edward Williams and
Charles Morgan the three boys arrested for
oning street car on Lafayette street were
lrraigned before Police Magistrate Davies last
'vening and waived n hearing, entering bail
or their appearance at court
The following officers We're elected last night
It meeting Of the Baptist Young Peoples
nion OF the First Baptist church, President,
Eva Phillips; vice president, Edith Williams;
ccretary, Alice Williams treasurer, Fred Peters;
secretary, Arthur Peters; pianist,
Gertrude Morgan; assistant pianist, Lillian Moore.
.haimen OF committees: Membership, Mrs, B,
7, Dcrshmcr devotional. W. G. Phillips; in
tuction, W. C. Davis; social, Julia Long; pub
ication and missions, Dr. ID, b. Beddoe; sick,
\. II. Cortright; reception, Martha Moore.