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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1899
Page
5
Fragmented text records a death of Mrs Eligabetht Lowis and mentions a meeting of Midijespate Tobbers' association, Major W. B. Aer inspecting Wilkes, and a Williamsport event tonight with unclear details. The transcription is garbled with multiple names and phrases.
Leach, undeterred by threats, announces candidacy for sheriff of Susquehanna. He visits Lackawanna hospital and identifies Cummings as one of the men he faced on the morning of March 27, insisting the identification was initial and accurate as Cummings exclaimed, There’s the man who shot me.
Bill Leach the Ararat Summit hawlkeer traveled with General Manager Flynn of Curlondale Traction in Mayfield. He faced threats from burglars after a March 27 clash and received a $5 letter urging replenishment of ammunition. Leach is warned his enemies are prepared to repay him in kind.
Mayor Moir plans tonight to nominate John Walker, Fifth ward councilman, as chief of the fire department to replace P. J. Hickey. Hickey may resist removal and a light moment is expected.
The seventh annual report lists president M F Larkin and officers J L Stelle L J Mattes and Jarek B Watson. It notes 165 meetings with 158 attendance average, 147 prayer requests and 92 conversions, 108 lodgings, 7 paid, 60 free meals, and contributions totaling M O1. The report honors Superintendent and Aire Sanborn and Visitor Miss Florence Weir, with John F Healsey serving three months. City ministers’ cooperation is commended.
John Wickkiser aged resident of South Scranton died suddenly at his home rear of 1802 Cedar avenue where he lived with daughters Mrs Mors Pussell and Miss Annie Wickkileer He had suffered heart trouble and died while eating in his chair with Dr Manley issuing a death certificate and funeral announcements to follow
A brilliant Knights of Columbus dance drew about 173 attendees at their Wyoming avenue rooms last night. Decorations were beautiful and Bauer’s music complemented the event as the party closed with a midnight feast. Committees led by RL M. O’Brien W F. Shean Frank Cooper and W. P. Keche organized the artfair portion.
The curator announces Miss Lucy A. Mull will head the Fine Art department at Scranton Conservatory of Music. Mull is a graduate of the Philadelphia School of Design and will teach design, painting in water color, modeling, and sketching from nature. Outdoor work will begin soon. Mastery Reyburn Watree, son of Gov. Warren, has just been praised by Mull.
Bargain listing offers a $7000 double house for $5500 on The Hill near Olive Street. For particulars contact or write to W. T. Hacker, real estate dealer, Price Building, Ebty.
An old advertisement highlights Horan’s millinery shop at Luaoka weene offering millinery perfection and a wide display of popular effects alongside foreign trim styles. It notes Gerson's high volume business due to extraordinary value quoted countywide and mentions Smoking The Pocono Sc. Cigar.
The Taika-Wanta Presbytery met in Plymouth with heavy business. Rev. Von Krug opened with devotion, Dr. Keeley spoke on anti-saloon aims, and Rev. Dunning’s pastoral relation with Forty Fort was dissolved. The evening featured Dr. Cowan of the Presbyterian Freedmen’s Board stressing aid needs and mission work among Black Americans.
West Scranton appears near to obtaining an industry as plans surface for the West Boniten Electric Company. An application for charter with the state department of Feneneintith is in progress. Key figures include Recorder of Deeds Fred Warnke Douglass Warlson and Attorney M. P. F. Bando among others.
A signed agreement offers to refund money on an 1 cent bottle of Greeties Warranted Byrup of Tar if it fully cures a cough or cold. It also guarantees a 2 cent bottle to prove effectiveness or money refunded.
The company plans a site along Keyser Creek to be rebuilt for operation powered by water or steam. It will supply electricity for light heating and power. Capital stock stands at $2010.
The auditorium of St Peter's Cathedral overflowed as Miss Margaret B Comerford and Matthew Edward Carey of the city exchanged vows. Rev T J Comerford of Archbald performed the ceremony with Attorny Matthew J Cawley and Edward Horan as ushers. A reception followed at Miss Alice Comerford's home and the couple planned a New York City honeymoon before settling at 20 Madison Avenue.
The Firemen's Relief Association of the city held a board meeting at Chief Hickey's office to standardize the method of aiding disabled members. Six physicians were invited, four attended, and a physician committee was formed to organize the new system and secure necessary forms.
Patrick Lavelle of the Binat furnace at Lackawanna Steel faced assault and battery charges after a confrontation with Henry Doyle. Lavelle denied provoking blows but Doyle, described as nearly blind and with swollen eyes, claims he was struck first. Both men were held in bail for court and Doyle was hospitalized after the incident.
Superior court in Pittsburg orders the Moosic borough incorporation case advanced to a March hearing. Justice Harris's petitioners seek advancement with Sam J. Steve as clerk and Samuel Harris as attorney for petitioners. Case originally scheduled for February 1900 in Scranton.
notices of annual meetings and educational associations with dates in May and July, listing locations such as Denver California Minn and San Francisco plus suggested travel routes via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway with coupon tickets and a contact for the district passenger agent John K Bott at 484 William Street Williamsport.
Barber Asphalt Company failed to produce the repair contract kept by City Controller Howell. The executive and city solicitor could not account for the document or its copies, delaying action until the paper trail could be located. Officials and ex mayor were questioned as searches traced the missing agreement through various offices. Mandamus action discussed as a potential remedy but court guidance noted.
The mare was controlled with a firm rein as Mrs Fasterly calmly steered back to start after a brief fright. Onlookers cheered, while praise of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy appeared in local ads with testimonial from W. M. Terry who sells many bottles through Matthews Brey in the region.
The ad proclaims a vast millinery selection at 410 Tackiwenia Avenue with a focus on trimmed hats and low prices. It mentions an imported Bock Beer on draft at Zonke's, 19 Penn Avenue.
Mrs. George Baecerly and a companion with a baby witnessed a sudden dash by a horse in front of The Tribune office. Mrs. Easterly seized the infant with a swift left move as the horse lurched, averting a fall over the curb.
The ad touts April price cuts at the Weeda store promising lower costs than competitors. It claims early work in the Hot Baton factory reduces prices and urges customers to buy now while the lowest rates compare favorably to others.
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