Scranton Republican, Saturday, July 6, 1889 Neighboring Counties Wyoming Mill City - Mr. KOON, his daughter, Mrs. LEADER and her little boy, of Wilkes-Barre, are visiting at Mrs. DEPEW's. Mr. Harry TURN, merchant at Falls, is very poor with a tumor on the brain. The doctors are doubtful of his recovery. Miss Ada KOON leaves this week for Tunkhannock to take charge of a millinery store there. Mrs. William H. DODD, of Sayre, visited her sister, Mrs. DOOLITTLE, this week. Nicholson - Jack KILLEA, a section boss between this place and Foster, son of Patrick Killea of the D. L. & W. R. R., was killed Tuesday night about eleven o'clock by the cars between here and Foster. Daniel ROBINSON, of Lenoxville, has the mail route between this station and Clifford, and runs a very comfortable looking stage. The new Postmaster, Jerome LORD, took possession of the office July 1st, and has refitted the place in good shape. Mr. L. McMILLAN brought a bride to our town last week. The MERRILLs have removed from the Pump House, and Ed. NICHOLS and son are running it. Legal Notice Estate of A. J. NORMAN, deceased, late of the city of Scranton. Letters testamentary upon the above-named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons having claims or demands against the said estate will present them for payment, and those indebted thereto will please make immediate payment to Mary S. Norman, Executrix. Herman Osthaus, Attorney, 201 Wyoming avenue., Scranton, PA, July 5, 1889 City and County The James McGAEDY inquest will be conducted at the court-house next Wednesday evening. Messrs. Williams Bros., made and sold twelve hundred gallons of ice cream for the Fourth of July. The employees of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company on the Southern division were paid yesterday. The Holy Rosary church picnic was interfered with by Thursday's rain and will be held at the Brisbin Grove this afternoon. Thomas McGEE, aged 15, of Mineral street, Pine Brook, was badly burned about the face by loose powder while firing a cannon on July 4. The will of Jacob DeMUTH, late of Scranton, was probated at the Register's office yesterday and letters granted to the widow, Elizabeth DeMuth. Mr. Al SCHLAGER left yesterday for Boston. Quartermaster John F. ALBRO is home from Johnstown. Mrs. F. X. SEARLES, of Syracuse, is visiting Rev. and Mrs. George E. GUILD. Mr. Robert GIBBS, actor, is visiting his father, Dr. Gibbs, on the West side. Mrs. W. H. BUTLER and Mrs. J. O. KIERSTAED left yesterday for the Thousand Islands. Mrs. WIlliam CONNERY, formerly of this city but now of Chicago, is visiting friends in this city. Mr. Robert LANGE, of Binghamton, formerly a student at Wyoming Seminary, was in town yesterday. Miss Agnes BERRY, of Franklin avenue, is being entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J. J. LAWLER at Lake Ariel. Mrs. Frank S. JONES and children of Brooklyn, NY, are visiting Mrs. M. NORTON on Mulberry street. Mr. Charles H. VON STORCH has gone to North Carolina to look up titles of timber land there which a company he represents contemplates purchasing. Rev. J. V. MOYLAN left yesterday for Boston, Rev. Father ROCHE of Archbald having been taken seriously ill in that city. The funeral of the late Mrs. Thomas ROCHE occurred yesterday afternoon from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Carl McKINNEY, on Jefferson avenue. The services were strictly private. The pall-bearers were Judge John E. CONNELLY, ex-Judge MOFFITT, John STANTON, John CARROLL, E. J. NEWVILLE, and Henry BATTIN Sr. Interment was made at Forest Hill. A new post-office named Lee has been established in Luzerne county. It will be supplied from Wanamie. [condensed] At 10 yesterday morning Undertaker A. L. Foote reported to Coroner Burnett that Charles L. SHAFER, 310 Marion avenue, Green Ridge, had died at 6 o'clock Thursday morning from the effects of a wound upon the head inflicted by his sixteen-year-old son, Walter. .... [Walter was attacked by his father who was drunk.] .... Shafer was about 47 and was employed as a glass-blower in the Green Ridge Glass Works. His family consisted of a wife and nine children, six sons and three daughters. Mrs. Shaefer and one of the daughters witnessed the tragedy. Mr. Niram H. BROWN, one of the managers and a director of the Stowers Packing Company, died yesterday at the residence of Mr. John FERGUSON on Linden street. The deceased was born in Newfield, NY, in 1840, and came to this city when twenty-seven years old. He first engaged in the grocery business and afterwards entered the employ of the Stowers Packing Company. He was a most agreeable gentleman and held in high esteem. The funeral services will be held at the residence of Mr. Ferguson at 813 Linden street at 12:30 this afternoon. The remains will be conveyed to Newfield for interment on Monday next. DIED - COSGROVE - In Scranton, July 5, 1889, Willie, son of David and Rose Cosgrove, aged 17 months. Funeral from residence, 319 Peach street, Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment in Forest Hill cemetery. PAFF - In Scranton, July 4, 1889, John W. Paff, son of Joseph and Lizzie Paff, aged 5 years and 5 months. MARRIED - BRYDEN - EDWARDS In Scranton, July 5, 1889, by Rev. David Spencer, D. D., Mr. John R. Bryden and Miss Dora L. Edwards, both of this city. MILLER - CARPENTER In Tunkhannock, July 2, 1889, by Rev. G. C. Lyman, Mr. Albert P. Miller and Miss Hattie Carpenter. PHINNEY - JAYNE At the M. E. parsonage, Tunkhannock, July 4, 1889. Mr. Tracy H. Phinney and Miss Venice Jayne, both of Eaton. Mr. John R. BRYDEN, paymaster of the Fairlawn Coal Company, and Miss Dora l. EDWARDS were married by Rev. David Spencer, D. D., yesterday morning at the residence of the bride's mother at 640 Washington avenue. The parlor in which the ceremony was performed was decorated with flowers and presented a charming appearance. Immediately after the ceremony lunch was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Bryden left for New York. On Thursday next they will sail for St. John's, Newfoundland, where they will spend the summer. There was a large number of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties in attendance. Among those from out of town who were present were the following: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew BRYDEN, Mr. and Mrs. J. Harry BRYDEN, John ANDERSON, Mrs. William BRYDEN, Mrs. A. A. BRYDEN, the Misses Elin and Catherine BRYDEN, of Pittston; Mr. and Mrs. B. Taylor LACEY, of Binghamton, NY; Miss Lou ATHERTON, of Dalton. West Side - Mrs. Dr. ROBERTS and son Newton, of South Main avenue, left for Middle Granville, NY, yesterday morning, to spend about ten days with friends and relatives in that town. Master Will GRIFFITHS, of Filmore avenue, is on a two-weeks vacation in Danville. Mr. Ben WILLIAMS, son of Hon. Morgan R. Williams. of Wilkes-Barre, is a guest of Wilbur C. Williams at the home of his parents on Sumner avenue for a few days. Miss Mary Jane REESE, of Carbondale, is being entertained by the family of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ESCOTT at their home on South Main avenue. Waverly "The Fourth" owing to the efforts of P.O. S. of A. [Patriotic Order of Sons of America] of this borough, passed very pleasantly. Arrangements were made for a basket picnic in Sherman's Grove. .... P.O.S. of A. were present from Nicholson, Dalton, and Hyde Park. A few G.A.R. men and the Clark's Green drum cops were also in the parade. [condensed] The post office has been removed to A. B. COWLES' store and Miss Belle McALPINE is assistant postmaster. Tthe work of painting the Baptist church is almost finished and other improvements are being made in town. Mr. R. SHERMAN has widened the drive leading to his home, and placed on either side a tasteful fence, making a very fine approach to his pleasantly located residence.