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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1900
Page
5
The store announces a clearance of an immense stock of boots shoes and slippers from Morris Bros to make room for new stock. It proclaims the sale as the greatest money saving event ever in Scranton and urges customers to buy while the large assortment lasts.
Colonel and Mrs E I Ripple returned Saturday from a Bermuda trip. M M Brown of Alderson Pa was the guest of Attorney Lewis B Carter on Saturday. Mrs Walter M Dickson entertained at luncheon on Saturday afternoon. Dr and Mrs D A Capwell have spent the past week in Pittsburg and Philadelphia. Kiinn Park clue congregation will give a reception to Dr and Mrs Giffin this evening at the church. Scrantonans registered at Hotel Albert New York last Saturday Samuel Edgar and son Webster Walter M Howe F M Posts K Howard O F Byxbee and E Benson
Mrs James O Boyle of Franklin Avenue is recovering at Lackawanna hospital after being shot by her husband who then killed himself. She has been separated from him and had only recently rejoined him. She testified he acted ill on Friday and, after the shooting, cried I’m crazy while threatening to kill her.
Emma Bacon formerly of this city was arrested in Wilkes Barre for stealing 150 from John Wesley Newman of Phillipsburg. She was sent to Baston where the crime is said to have occurred and is held in the county jail awaiting trial. She has aliases and implicates a young Eastonian who was arrested but later released.
The Thirteenth Regiment plans a trip to Easton for the Grant monument unveiling. Colonel Watres has not issued the departure order as of May 10 but an evening May 9% departure is likely. Rail options include Lackawanna Jersey Central and Lehigh Valley though the chosen line is unsettled.
Rev. W. B. Harrison, on Korea missions, describes caste rules and labor limits, harsh arrest practices, and wife status in Korean society. He notes Confucian foundations, cruelty toward prisoners, and the impact on daily life, urging support for Korean missions.
Dr William A McDowell and Miss Florence Doud were married Saturday afternoon at the Doud home 601 Madison avenue by Rev R F Y Pierce of Penn Avenue Baptist church. Only relatives attended, and on leaving they began a bridal tour. They will reside at 616 Linden street.
A large labor demonstration is planned for tomorrow afternoon on Farr's plot in West Scranton under the United Mine Workers of America locals 1062 and 682. Members will assemble at 1 40 o'clock on Jackson Street near Main Avenue and proceed along the street, following a short program.
Grand marshal will be John J. Dermouxey. Meeting place on the heights will be presided by John R. Farr as addresses are delivered by P. J. McGuire of Philadelphia AFL first vice president T. J. Lewis of Ohio UMW national vice president Fred Ditcher of Ohio A Cattermull of Chicago and other local labor leaders.
Allan Turner, a colored man, was struck in the left eye with a stone by two men in Dickson after they held him up and demanded he sing. Turner says they mocked him with racist taunts and fled. he was treated at Lackawanna hospital. No arrests had been made.
Daniel J. Phillips a well known West Scranton furniture dealer and Fifth ward school board member died Saturday after a brief illness from inflammation of the brain. He was a long time resident and moved recently to 422 Lackawanna avenue. Survived by his wife four children and two brothers John H Phillips and James Phillips. He was active in Hyde Park lodge F and AM Robert Morris Lodge IVer ites and West Side conclave I O H
Frank Mackey of Duryea was found dead in his bed Saturday morning at home after waking thirsty at 6 am. Dr. Baker attributed death to heart disease. A coroner's inquest was summoned with Squire Gilboy empanelling a jury to investigate the case.
The funeral of James Long of 13/1 Monsey Avenue, who died from injuries from a roof fall at the Von Storch shaft, was held yesterday. Services were in St. Paul’s Church with Rev. P. J. McManus delivering the sermon. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery. Pall-bearers were Patrick Mahon, James O’Boyle, Thomas Dolphin, Patrick Murphy, Peter Foley, and Martin Convey.
At a meeting of the General Gobin commandery Spanish-American War Veterans it was unanimously decided to decorate soldiers graves on Memorial Day. Relatives of all deceased Spanish-American War soldiers should notify Charles Constantine 2419 North Main Avenue where interred. Notification should be made at once.
Schedule notice stating Albany and northbound trains depart Scranton at 2 20 p m instead of 1 08 p m Mondays. Sundays depart 2 29 p m. Albany and northbound arrivals show 4 23 p m Sundays and 12 23 p m. Also lists Smoke The Pocono cigar at 6c.
The piece notes demand from butter lovers for Coursen's Creamery Butter with 50 Ib pails priced above cost of production. It mentions 3 and 5 Ib boxes and references Oleo made from reused grease, with a soap industry price rise due to refuse now repurposed. Full information offered to interested readers.
Brief sketches praise Patrick O Keefe as an unobtrusive yet capable Lackawanna claim agent who hunts railroad thieves. General Superintendent E G Russell returns to duty, with city detective Moir praised for swift, efficient work. Playwright Dan Hart entertains with a touring South anecdote and a Scranton reception, recalling a modest box office night.
The fourth composers’ after noon at Southworth studios devoted to Mozart drew a large audience. Miss Allen opened with a life sketch, then piano and violin solos, duets and trios, and a vocal chorus arranged by Miss Freeman. Edu Edith Martin and Mrs H Keller performed a vocal duet from Idamend. Thomas Gippel played Don Giovanni serenade and Mrs Taggart offered Bonata in A.
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming over fifty years of use to soothe teething children. It touts relief from crying and discomfort and lists ingredients like sugar and morphine alternatives.
Milton W Lowry of Scranton is named the Republican choice for district attorney in Lackawanna County. At 40, he is described as an able lawyer and vigorous speaker with strong Republican credentials and broad support.
Pastors preach on Aggressive Christianity and Raising of Lazarus. The Methodist church reports full debt clearance and bright prospects for the year. Presbyterian pastor reflects on the New Law of Love and a memorable evening on Testimony. Dudley Street Baptist features sermons on Eagles Nest and Our Father's Gift with a notable solo. St Mark's observes Holy Communion and services with a evening sermon by Rev Haughton.
Notices show names of local residents and foreigners with unclaimed letters. Address details include Mrs P Barnet Mrs M Dempsey Drinker street Mrs Maud Dimmick 873 Madison avenue P H Gallasher Thomas Malis Hotel Peter Meyers James Rudue Adolph Regge corner Prescott avenue and Grove street John J Walsh Foreign Guiseppe Varacalla M M Honskinberg John Vosko. Callers urged to say advertised.
An entertainment will be given in the Sunday school room of the Methodist church on Thursday evening under the auspices of Miss Miller's class. Reads by Elocutionist Miss Ada B Dean of Wilkes-Barre expected to be a success based on her 1899 borough schools work. Tickets are sold by class members.
Auditors Kelly Maffudi and Fredo examine the borough council accounts for the year 1899 1900. The first annual social of the members of the John B Smith Hose comes next.
A community gathering will be held in the hall of the Young Men's Temperance and Beneficent Society on Chestnut street tomorrow night. A bakery on East Drinker street, long run by Baker T. B. Stiff, has been purchased by A. J. White who will operate it. Mrs Rich and daughter Emilie of Main street Jermyn visited Mrs Henwood on North Blakely Street yesterday.
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad calls for early arrangements for excursion dates to Lakes Ariel and Henry due to many applications. For details contact Jas Moffatt, General Passenger Agent, Dunmore, Pennsylvania.
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