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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1898
Page
9
Local items report the Weat Ridge Colliery change in management with Ed wards of Olyphant to replace Forman George Martin. A garbled dam case and a dog dispute tied to property theft spur Alderman Roverts' office controversy and a later promise for court.
George Martin's resignation from West Ridge colliery effective yesterday places duties with successor Mr. Edwards of Olympant who takes charge today. Martin earned esteem from workers and employers during his tenure. Edwards comes highly recommended as the new foreman. Nearby, the Schubert Glee Society plans a Thanksgiving concert with prizes and notable local musicians. John Evans returns to Bucknell University. Garfield Lodge members, formerly Loyal Knights of America, prep a Knights of Pythias event at Osterhout's hall with City Superintendent George Howell, Miss Cora Griffin, and noted artists in attendance. The Christian Endeavor choir rehearsed at Providence Presbyterian Church led by Rev. W F Davies.
Memorial events mark the Susquehanna Baptist church service for Owen Davie with funeral at his parents home on Gardner avenue and interment in Forest Hill cemetery. Bertha C. Watkins returns to Bucknell University. Gomer Watkins visits Audenried relatives.
Residents on Capouse and Sanderson avenues hosted visitors from Wayne county and Glenburn while others enjoyed phonograph parties and a surprise for Miss Cora Snyder. J R Lewis recovers from illness at Lackawanna hospital as Mrs Rutherford remains seriously ill. Odd Fellows elected officers including W H Treverton as noble grand and I B Bigane as trustee.
Officials of the Spring Brook Water Supply company received bids for a stone dam at Mill Creek near Pittston but found them too high. They are surveying steel as an alternative, yet no decision is made as costs and transport distance influence the choice.
An advertisement touts Agnew's Liver Pills as safe and prompt for aiding digestion after hearty meals. It claims the pills are painless, pleasant, and superior to old purgatives, offering 40 doses for 10 cents and sold by Matthews Bros. and W. Ty Clark.
Indefinite closure of Archbald mines by Delaware, Lackawanna and Western leaves about 700 workers idled. Additional mines Sloan and Central already idle. layoff plans target foreign-speaking workers first while American workers fill positions at Pyne and Continental. Rumors point to Oxford Cayura and Storrs upcoming closures.
Funeral services were held yesterday for Raymon son of Mr and Mrs Ivan P Davie at 426 North Clyde Park Avenue with Rev AH Harria and others presiding. Remains interred at Washburn Street Cemetery after services at Plymouth Congregational Church where Peter Roberts officiated. Pallbearers included Obed Jenkins William Wat king Evan W Boane and Willan Parry with flower bearers Hyden Jonklie Harry Watkins and others. An immense gathering from Loyal Knights of America Odd Fellows and United Worksmen attended the Davie family rites. Separate services for James Oliver were conducted at Plymouth Congregational Church with Rev Peter Roberts officiating and interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Flower bearers Evan G Reese Reece J Griffiths and pallbearers John RB Jones David M Joncas David RR Jones and RK HW Williams assisted.
Friends gathered at 40 Wrights Court to mark Mrs. Reinhart's birth anniversary hosted by Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Reinhart. The gathering featured merry conversation and light refreshments as guests shared good wishes.
An advertisement touts Kemp's Lalwum for Coughs and Colds in a peculiar style promising sample bottles free to try before buying. The copy claims the medicine is “Indeed wonderful” and urges readers to obtain a free sample to test its effects before purchase.
Promoters urge buyers to insist on the genuine Carlsbad Sprudel Salt imported article marked with Eisner & Mexperson Co. New York as sole agents. The ad warns against unscrupulous dealers and promotes the authentic remedy as a constitutional alterative.
A Friday gathering featured dancing games and music by Profector John T Howell Philip Mott Christ Jenkins and Christopher Harlin. Refreshments followed as guests including Professor and Mrs Bilas Roeser Mr and Mrs Stewart Shivelly Mr and Mrs Philip Mott Mr and Mrs El Lomilger Mr and Mrs Stewart Belsecker Mrs Sarah Lang the Misses Hannah Mary Jenkins Flossie Reinhart and Elmer Deacon with Frank Hall of Clark's Summit attended.
Miss Alma Morgan and Lemuel Phil Ith were quietly married by Alderman Kellow yesterday afternoon. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Richard Davis. The couple will not tour and will begin housekeeping in a newly furnished home on North Main Avenue.
Miss Pelle Lewis of Newark returns home after visiting relatives here. Mr and Mrs Fred Davis of North Sumner avenue attend a relative’s funeral in Shamokin. Richard Davis of Nanticcky visits relatives. W L Andrews of North Main avenue returns from a southern trip. Miss Josie Doliway of Brooklyn PA comes home after visiting friends. William Hutson of North Bromley avenue visits relatives in La Plume. Miss Min Davis of Tinnville returns home after visiting friends. Mrs C R Acker of Fairview avenue visits friends in Kingston. Miss Mary Culkin of North Van Buren avenue hosts Julia Kilcullen of Carribondale. Miss Anna Williams of Bloomsburg State Normal School is home for Easter. Constable Tim Jones of Morriscourt is seriously ill at home. Hugh McLaughlin of Twenty third street returns from a three months trip to Ireland.
Funeral services for Inte Migs Gene v. Gaynor are held this morning at the residence and St Patrick’s Church with interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Diocesan convention delegates from St Paul’s Pioneer Cadets attend in Kingston in May.
In Minooka the wild cat terrorized residents of hamlet No 4 while local figures report Mullin, a contractor, made a business trip to New York yesterday.
The Sawtelle Dramatic company presents a novelty at the Academy of Music described as unique and entertaining. Forty colored performers render the feature, unobserved before in the city, with expanded acts titled Around the World in High Days and Stressia of New York on the program.
Mrs Annie Hayle of 21 Proadway died yesterday after a long illness. She was aged years and was born in Archdalt, a daughter of Thomas Jordan. Survived by four children William F Joseph Nora and Richard all of this city. Funeral tomorrow at 9 o clock in the Church of the Malyrome Fell vue with a requiem. Interment in Dunmore Catholic cemetery.
Elien Duffy, widow of Patrick McDonald, died at her home in Hillare. Funeral services were held this morning at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery, with interment following.
Community updates report a new stock company proposal for a building and a Knights of the Golden Bugie lodge forming in the district. The South Side YWCA hosted its fourth annual supper with wide male attendance, music by Berghauser’s orchestra, extensive decorations, and a large volunteer roster for table service.
Century Hose company debates forming a stock company to finance a modern home. Leaders Chief Hickey Ambose Hertz and H J Spraker push the project while city aid seems unlikely. A $10 000 raise is anticipated with sites on Pittston Avenue and Orchard Street under consideration and a possible police station share.
A preliminary group meets at Hartman's hall on Pittston avenue as Electric City lodge No. 375 knights exemplify the first work for a new Knights of the Golden Eagle lodge to be organized locally. Names of visiting degree team members and officers listed.
At the regular nesting of the Pea tle's Building and Loan association last night the officers elected a month and assumed charge of their plents. They were Albert Hyuldeman president IE M Madden Vice-president M H McTionough treasurer A J Mul orig secretary. The bonds of Morera Mefonough and Mulderies for 2000 each were received and ape proved. The office will be at Mulderig's 1215 Pitleton avenue. A new safe was purchased yesterday. Katherine Fuchs was surprised at her Neptune home by many friends. The evening ended with a midnight luncheon. Those present included many Fuchs family members and others. John Fallon received a reply from Niagara university and will join the team Monday. Clifford Cockrell of Elm street recently suffered a beankerous wound to his right eye from a blow.
Friday begins new police protection with Officer Bulger kept from the old force. New chief John G. Dierks and patrolmen Fred Beaver Louis Sawyer appointed. Burgess Powell shows good selections. Elders A D Dilackington and E K Buckley elected for three years at Presbyterian church meeting. Various local movements and obituaries follow.
Morgan J. Sweeney of the Twelfth ward has been hired by Scranton Railway to supervise track construction. He will lead the section hands citywide and inspect tracks when not supervising. He retires from common council on Monday after a long career in construction.
City Engineer Phillips estimates about 22000 dollars will cover the opening of the new street from Walnut Street to Albright Avenue excluding damages. Damages are not expected to be great. The Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company holding most affected land would gain from the improvement.
The Elks elected officers last night with David J. Realy as exalted ruler and W. 8. Millar, Fred C. Smith, Harry G. Dale, W. 8. Gould, HH. J. Schubert, W. 8. Haslam, Hon. M. F. Sando, W. J. Weichel, and Hon. M. BP. San do named to posts. A short social session followed the election.
A playful poem describes a shadow that mimics and teases, growing tall like a rubber ball and shrinking to nothing. It observes a morning scene with dew on flowers while the child notes the shadow sleeps behind at home, adding whimsy to a familiar daily companion.
Advertises a grocery store lineup with weekly specials including sugar, fresh Jersey eggs, patent flour, hams, butter, potatoes, soap, cheese, lard, evaporated apricots, Aurora coffee, Maine corn, cold packed tomatoes, peas, string beans, peaches and green plums with listed prices. Highlights diversity of goods and promotional pricing.
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