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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
6
An immense crowd gathered in North Scranton as Company H prepared to depart. The Citizens Band escorted the guardsmen from the armory to the square and urged on by cheering townsfolk, the electric car carried the unit toward the central city amid loud three cheers.
Edward Loftus and Miss Mary Gavin wed in Holy Rosary church with Rev. McManus officiating. The couple will reside and begin housekeeping after a reception at the bride’s mother’s home. In a separate ceremony, Horace Wilcox and Hattie May Williams were married with Rev. Watkins presiding. The newlyweds plan a short visit to Mr. Poongie before settling here.
The funeral for Benjamin Morris will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence at No. 30.
In charge of Rev. D C Phillips a funeral service will be held at Washburn Street cemetery for John Desan who died from injuries after a fall on Marvine Tuesday. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral arrangements not yet completed. Marquette Cornell Literary Circle debated and honored the Thirteenth regiment for the front. Albert Murphy was arrested for selling liquor without a license and released before Alderman Roberta with bailed appearance at court. Rev W C Lauer and J B Johnen of St Pauls Lutheran church traveled to Faet Mauch Chunk for Wilkes-Barre conference. The West Market Street Welsh Baptist Church plans an entertainment on May 10 with prizes. North Main Avenue Baptist church to hold an important business meeting this evening.
Mr and Mrs Gabriel Swarts entertained many friends Friday at 26 Cherry Street to honor Pastor C H Hays and family who left Dune more yesterday for Norwich N Y as presiding elder. Guests included Rev C H Ehans Frank Sanders Vickers Altemps Yost and others. rooms decorated with palms and flowers. Refreshments were served by Vickers Collins Yost Mills. Music provided by Ruby Yost and Lacetta Mills.
Patrick Mennighan of South Main avenue was injured at the Greenwood Coal yard after being squeezed between a trolley car and a tie. John Davie left for Pittsburgh to pursue a training relation. Rue O Connell and Young Mertitulo are noted in regular sessions this evening. Michiel, son of Martin Woadel, left home likely to enlist in the United States Army. Miew Mary Waleh returned home after a weeks visit with friends.
A school debate will be held in the auditorium at the high school on Friday between the Sopling more and Preshmen classes. The question is immigration should be further restricted to law. Debaters include Raymond Rice Norman Pitcher and Miss Midapwell for the Southeamores and Arthur Hoeven Wallin Mors and Forma Welln for the Freshmen. All high school members will attend. the public is invited.
Willie Ke a pupil in No. 14 school suffered a bad injury when a cartridge exploded during a Maying-Anna Timmins also sustained a ugly wound. Company F members marched from the armory to join the regiment at the Delaware and Hudson station amid a solemn farewell. The route passed Main avenue and Jackson street toward Mt. Gretna with ex-members and a marching band leading, while crowds and decorations marked the scene.
Twelve-year-old Anna Timmins of Keyser Avenue suffered a jug wound over the forehead when she fell from an empty car at Price's shaft switch. She was taken to Dr. FP C Hall on North Main Avenue where the scalp wound over two inches long was stitched despite profuse bleeding and weakness.
The document records several local events including Ada Weardsley age seven funeral at 2140 Jackson, officiated by William Crawford. Interment at Washburn Street cemetery. Thimble club gathering hosted by Mrs Lillian Birtley on Rock Street. West Side hospital benefit concert postponed to May 4 due to soldiers’ departure, tickets from last night honored. Funeral of Mrs Lenk Vietor at 264 Jackson Street, burial at Washburn Street cemetery.
Five well known couples from this side were married in St Peter's Cathedral yesterday. Mary Murphy and Michael McDermott wed at 7 20 with Rev J A OReilly officiating and plan to reside in Jermyn after a visit to New York. Nellie Smith and John F Melvin wed at noon and will live at 519 Pittston Avenue. Philip McGuire and Lizzie Clifford were married at 6 yesterday and start housekeeping at Hemlock and Irving. Martin Golden and Mary Agnes Murray wed at 4 and will live at 401 Irving. The paper also notes a Christ Lutheran Young People society event and a large St John's supper, plus a banquet for Ambrose Spruks with speeches and a farewell gift.
William Rice, 144 years old, suffered severe injuries when an 18 calibre cartridge exploded in a classroom on Academy Street. The blast tore off the tops of two fingers and damaged another digit, shocking about 120 pupils. Miss Munson and teachers attended him as he was taken home. Police and doctors treated the wounds with immediate care. The cartridge opened in the street, and the shell burst eighteen feet from the wall, narrowly missing other students.
Thomas Blair of New Boston Pa visits his parents Major and Mrs M B Blair at South Main Avenue. Funeral Director P M Tague notes his second child weighed fourteen pounds at birth. Mrs George Smith of Edwards Court mourns a relative. Owen Moran, ill, moved to Moses Taylor Hospital. Mrs J Pipher and husband welcome a baby boy yesterday.
Cerio Ootow of Backstreet, arrested Friday evening with a knife, was committed to the county jail yesterday by Alderman Davien in default of a 215 fine. The weapon was found and given to Lieutenant Williamen who made the arrest. Simpson Chapter 242 Epworth League plans a social at Miss Stella Yohe's residence 1M South Bramley avenue this evening with an excellent programme.
An advertisement proclaims Kemp's Sileam for Coughs and Colda promotes a free sample bottle to customers who call at druggists. The notice says large bottles are sold and urges trial before purchase.
The record lists Somers among the We eruteers of the Flying Squadron Thorons Pitcheney as a serjeant in the Tampa Florida regiment. Joyce serves with another mobilized unit on the sea coast. Cialingher enlisted at Pithetapre and Keo moved from Maine to Raleleh before Hav dries order.
Ninety-one witnesses examined in the Longatat Kelly contest reveal widespread tax delinquencies and improper assistance among voters. Twenty-eight disqualified for nonpayment of taxes or improper assistance, with several others potentially affected by naturalization status or improper assistance. Hearings continued to resolve the suffrage challenges.
Mrs G R Edwards reported a pocket book theft at the Delaware and Hudson station. Clarence Howard was arrested after she clutched the thief and called for help. Howard claimed Dr Logan backed him, and faced a hearing at 2 PM. The purse held two one dollar bills and four copper coins.
The South Side Ratthers beat the Tiknowns by a score of Mito. The Ratters lineup includes C Hartman as catcher, Schank as pitcher and first base, Snyder as pitcher and second base, Lowert as shortstop, Huester as second base, Whymyer at third base, Wuetter in center field, Kotalomble in right field, Buckeleame, Jeffield, and Matunan listed with roles. The South Side Cherries seek city teams under ten or under thirteen and plan a game with the Rosebuds at Cowfield grounds Saturday. Frank Huester manager, Charlot Bishop captain. The South Side Rattlers also seek opponents under thirteen. Martman manager and Wester captain.
The Westerners and a comic drama are featured at the Academy Of Music this evening with Ja aouh Creome and his company presenting The Westerner. Earlier this afternoon Plain Old Trinh is shown and a positive note on Under the Red Robe reflects its long Empire theater run in New York.
Thieves forced the office door at the Lyceum theatre and broke open the safe of Manager Harvey Long stealing cash and papers of little value. A prior break in the Lyceum office a week earlier frightened away burglars. another attempted break was reported a month ago via a floor access method.
If every town and village contributed soldiers and seamen proportionally the nation would gain immense strength. Not more than 100 able bodied men in the village could pass the service exam, yet eight sturdy locals are already enlisted. Michael Coyne, jumper’s mate on the Terror. Patrick Carey, ensign on the Faleigh. Ben Lynn, on the Minneapolis. Edward Pettlin, on the New York.
John Engelbrecht aged about 35 of 624 Cherry Street collapsed at Robinsons brewers on the West Side around 5 10 yesterday afternoon while finishing his shift in the racking department. He showed no prior illness and died within minutes. Coroner Longatrest to investigate. body moved to his home by the undertaker Schoenfeld. He leaves a wife and three children.
Martin Gurrell, a 21 year veteran, is appointed chief by Mayor Dailey yesterday afternoon and took office last night. Captain Robling steps aside temporarily, creating the chief vacancy filled by Gurrell amid reorganizations that also open spots due to the departure of Captain Rotting and Patrolman Loin Day.
James OConnor and Miss Katie Fitzsimmons wed at noon in the cathedral officiated by Rev J A O Reilly. Bridegroom John Walsh as groomsman and Miss Mary Connora as bridesmaid. Mendelssohn’s march in a blue broadcloth wedding attire and a Mulberry street reception preceded a New York honeymoon.
Mrs. Josephine M. Denison filed for divorce yesterday through Halslander and Alworth alleging separation since Sept 4 1807 after husband John J. Denison a Buffalo born bartender deserted her and has not supported her. She cites violation of marriage vows and seeks dissolution.
Peter Cerra of Dundaff Street Car Bondale held on $500 bail by Alderman Wright to answer a theft charge of selling without a license filed by C W Traver of Wilkes Barre. Antonio Cerra acted as bondsman for the accused.
Florences Slutter aged 1 of 193 Price Street Medford died yesterday from diphtheria. Funeral Friday at 2 30 pm from residence, Ward Burn Street Cemetery. Dowd child, year old son of Bartley and Mrs Dowd of Gram Avenue died Tuesday from diphtheria, funeral this afternoon at 2 from the Maidenes, Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
Each branch of council will meet to discuss regular and special Hessian matters. The sanitary committee will report on two garbage ordinances granting a franchise to a cleaning company and regulating disposal. Patrolman Hawke removal remains under police committee review.
The text lists officers including sir Knight fine Leutentt as second lieutenant John G. Holgeon, treasurer John J. Heel, recorder Gus Wenkels, and Colonel TH. XII Dunmeil, with the Uniformed Hunk and Kolehts of Pythias mentioned alongside Wallace Molt.
In Judge Willard's office yesterday forenoon the arbitration panel Brown Tinkham and Bui dy heard arguments in the suit of W Guerhntey against J W Guernsey Judge Willard spoke for the defendant and Newnan for the plaintiff with Cerpenice absent.
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