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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1898
Page
4
Col T D Lewin Council Junior Order of United American Mechanics offers its services in case of war. A resolution endorsed by the group sent to Governor Hast inga. Several members, many skilled in the manual of arms, are noted among the attendees.
A fire was discovered early yesterday morning by residents on North Main Avenue near the Misses O'Hara home. Initial hesitation gave way to alarm, but a bucket brigade promptly doused the blaze and kept damage light.
Guy Osterhout a student at University of Pennsylvania revisiting his mother Mrs M B Osterhout of Oak Street. Lewie Jones of Wayne Avenue visits friends in Plymouth Saturday. W D Davis of North Main Avenue visiting relatives in Lenesford Ma.
Alvin Thomas of West Market Street reports vandalism by chicken thieves causing losses of Resort chickens. The funeral of Lewis Evine is slated for 2 PM at the First Welsh Congregational church with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. The Providence United choir held a rehearsal at Company Harmory. Funeral services for Fred Holand, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roland, were held yesterday with remains taken to Washburn.
Interment completed at the street cemetery as the town prepares for tomorrow’s eleeddfod at Puritan Congregational church. Prizes are large and many competitors entered the list. The Bons of Columbia to hold a meeting in the Puther Whitty rooms Tuesday evening. all members requested to attend.
The item lists social and travel updates from Flece avenue Pittston Capoure avenue Dallas Princeton University and Marion street. It mentions T J Snowden G C Lyman J F Capwell Emil Schimpt Rowe Brooks William Lewie and Mrs John Wertsell visiting relatives and planning trips to Philadelphia New York and Princeton during Master vacation with events at a Methodist church and a sugar serial fundraiser.
A group from Hickory Street Presbyterian church formed a Bachelors club with Peter Kellerman as president and William Schunk as secretary. Dues fund church activities and a feast for members if any marry. The roster includes Charles Rahr Adam Fruchtel and others. A separate report notes Dugan arrested for intoxication and fined, with court implications. Lawrence Lewis from New York visits the Roaring Brook hotel. Rev J th Race led Y M C A gospel services.
An article highlights new silk fabrics for spring including antique style reproductions and a wide range of silks and wools. It notes high luster finishes and reliable makes with prices from 50 cents to 1.50 per yard and broad width options. Special bargains include 26 pairs of black wool brocades with latest spring effects.
A five year old boy named Tony Savage wandered from home, frightened by traffic and strangers, and was taken to the police station. Patrolman Lowry located his father Anthony Savage Sr., a Polish hotelkeeper, nearby and reunited them. The boy’s mother and family expressed deep gratitude for the officer’s help.
Ex city assessor H D Jones reflects on a 30 year tenure at 1109 Jackson street beginning April 7 1868. Born December 28 1841 in Carbondale he rose from coal mine work to tailortraining and retail, becoming a Republican leader and Hyde Park Mason while guiding his store through decades of city life.
Funeral services for James Murphy were held at the South Seventh residence and Holy Croge Church with Rev. Loughran officiating. Interment occurred at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery as pallbearers John Finnerty Anthony O Hora James Murphy and John Hoderick assisted. Humphrey Williams funeral at 117 Jackson Street featured Rev. D P Jones and a large cortege to Washburn Street cemetery with bearers Evan Jones Harry Morgan Thomas Jones John James James W Evans and William James. James Burge services at 20 Roberts Court with Keystone Lodge Loyal Knights of America and Ancient Order of Britons noting his lodge affiliations. Rev. Thomas De Grachy presided and interment followed at Washburn Street. Pallbearers Thomas Price W Williams Thomas Edwards James HK Thomas David H Evans and Thomas Richards flower-bearers John Hitchings John Jones.
As a memorial service to the late Miss Hammond the Simpson chapter Epworth league of Simpson Methodist church conducted a special service at 6 30 p m.
Yesterday's devotional was given by Mrs. J B Ewent. A double quartette performed several detections and a male quartet sang. Miss Midna Baxe sang, Mire Grace Ack er played piano. George Transuce delivered a declamation. Miss Jesale Pat gave an Easter address and papers on Faith and Easter themes were read by Mrs. J F Hughes and Miss Anna Broadbent. Bertha Crawford read Memorial Recognition. Epworth League benediction ended the exercises.
A string of short social items lists residents and guests in the area. Names include William Birch, Mrs A W L Kres e and the DePuy family, Mrs William Yohe, Michael Fox, Richard Hawkins, Mr and Mrs Albert Kern, Kate Kern, Miss Ella Hancock, Miss Gertrude Jones, Nellie and Beth Evans, Forest Dershimer, Mrs W A Reid and Grace, Ruel Capwell, Mrs A Dershimer, Mrs S Cook, Funeral Director M F Wymbs, and Tallie Phillips. Activities range from visits to travel and schooling, with one funeral attended in Olyphant.
St Tope battalion recitation session now held every other Monday evening at their hall on North Main avenue replacing Sunday schedule. Ladies' Tourist club to host a cap social next Friday evening in Mears hall with a sixty-voice choir including noted colossists performing the cantata David the Shepherd Hoy. Prof. W John Davies conducts Wednesday evening April 8.
An old item extols Peruna as the cure for spring malaise describing seasonal symptoms from fatigue to digestive issues. It notes heavy demand and widespread shipments with endorsements from Mrs. B. A. Harrison of Rison Arkansas and invites readers to request a free catarrh book from the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company in Columbus Ohio.
Miss Mary Manke died of heart failure at her Bloom Street home yesterday at 7:00 AM. Funeral from the house Tuesday afternoon with interment in the Catholic cemetery. Harry Wintera’s funeral also from his house Tuesday at 2:00 PM and burial at Dunmore cemetery. Potential attendance by Knights of Malta, P O B A, and Dr O L A ML.
Minooka hosts visiting guests Mr. and Mrs. John Duffy of Pinama Pa for the Second District Scranton Dionwsan union convention. St Joseph's society plans a banquet and dance at their hall on Main Street. Easter visits and local club activities are noted along with the Maroons new baseball team debuting against Tommy Walsh's Indians on Burke's ground.
Hoyts comedy A Contented Woman with Miss Jane Archer opens at the Lyceum this afternoon and evening. M W Scanton of the city is among the company. Tonight marks the 450th performance with mansion souvenirs for ladies. At the Academy Miss Alma Cheater leads a week of Wife for Wife and other strong dramas with special scenery and electric effects. Wednesdays and Thursdays show the Passion Play from Eden Musée New York, re created from Oberammergau sketches to a packed house.
Manager Brooks brings the celebrated Shea company to his theater in Scranton. Shea’s popularity should fill houses, aided by Wil Holmes W C Slater Kathe Maldon and Josie Morton from the old company. Linden audience of ladies and children enjoys the 10 cent matinees Brooks instituted.
The notice reports the death of Mrs. Catherine Dunn at 1819 North Washington Avenue after months of illness. It also notes the death of Miss Jennie Mowery and the infant of Hoethrey Davies, with funeral details and interment plans in local cemeteries. Additional survivors and relatives are listed, along with service times in this city and Wilmington, Delaware.
The article argues that only Congress can declare war while the president holds executive power and is commander in chief. It notes the president may resist invasions and suppress insurrections without waiting for formal congressional declaration, citing Civil War events and the Mexico War as historical context.
The deceased's identity is not yet established as A. J. Plum or A. W. Jackson. The body remains with Under taker Price on the West Side and likely to be buried this afternoon. No word has been received from New York police authorities.
The town announces a Thursday April 14 event postponed indefinitely. Local residents visit and travel between Dundaff Seattle and Clay avenue. Uncalled letters remain at the post office for the week ending April 9. A Christian Endeavor musical event is set for Wednesday with twenty five cent admission. Daughters of American meet this afternoon at 2. A Scranton visitor returns home. The one year old child of Joseph and Mrs. Smith died Saturday at 916 Richter.
In L Rice versus A H Allen the court granted a new trial on a Saturday on the plaintiff’s petition. Decrees were granted in the Terwilliger Fasshold Rodney and Howen divorces. Appeals were not to be stricken off in Washburn Moon versus Adrian Cowl Co and Co M Butts versus Chandler Bhart. A court inquiry into the sanity of Catherine O Hara was fixed for April 1.
A quirky treatise defines boarding house terms and relations as geometric and algebraic concepts. It likens rooms to shapes, explains parity of meals, and asserts conditions under which two boarders’ weekly bills are equal, ending with a note on absurdity.
A hunter named Nicho Allen reportedly discovered anthracite coal during George Washington's era in the Schuylkill region. Fire sparked by the coal led to early experiments. a company formed to mine it but failed. Some coal reached Philadelphia via Colonel Shoemaker, drawing denunciations from city authorities as a scam.
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