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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
6
A gang of seven youths terrorizes Keyser avenue and Jackson Street in West Scranton, looting and firing shots during a late night attack. A pedestrian was assaulted after a night encounter near the West Mountain. one assailant was seen limping away. Police anticipate arrests as two gang members are named.
Quorum failed to attend, delaying the executive committee meeting. Plans for a new church building arrive and are on exhibition at 208 North Pryde Park avenue, with Breen Burton & Davis architects' specifications available for viewing by the building committee secretary A. T. Holmes at Connell building. Bids may be submitted in separate departments for wholesale and other bids, with reserves as needed.
The executive committee of the Con. Unentel Mie Acchienril fund arranges a Saturday excursion to Farview for patrons. Two departure times are listed at 10 a m and 2 p m with a picnic grounds visit, but the excursion train is reported as filled.
A streaming list shows Paine's Celery Compound at 75c, Pinkhany's Compound at 75c, Joe Pierce's Golden Medicine at 75c, Mellon's Food at 8c and 55c, and GEORGE W. JENKINS advertised. The fragment suggests a late 19th or early 20th century catalog of patent medicines and goods.
An advertisement urges daily use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to keep the stomach working, avoid griping purgatives, and prevent disorders by promoting a regular bowels. The notice warns to ensure a private revenue stamp on the bottle neck.
The Baptist Young People's union of the Welsh Baptist association of Northeastern Pennsylvania will run an annual excursion to Marvey's Lake on Wednesday Aug 27. Delegations from warriows societies in this section will attend. The train will leave here at 8 am and adults are charged 75 cents and children 70 cents for the round trip.
A West Side board of trade committee met at Rownd woods with Attorney W W Watson to secure an option on land for a public park. No decision was made. a reply is expected today and the proposal will go to entinedia this evening. Committee members included Charles B K Daniels, Dr P F Struppler, Fellows Mason, William Farrell, A L Holmes and John T Willhime.
The Serahton Traction company approves a five cent fare from central city to Stratford area, enabling travel from the north to below Dede ravine for a single fare. The change aims to ease commutes for residents and attract builders to develop new homes along the route.
The funeral for Conrad Trauh was conducted at the house on Weet Linden Street yesterday afternoon, with burial at Forest Hill cemetery. A prayer meeting at Lim ner Avents Presbyterian churel featured Demetrius Vishoneif of Macedonia in Greek nobleman costume. The Knights of Honor plan a special meeting at Co-operative hall tomorrow, and William J. Belincon of Erie is scheduled to speak.
Notice to quit and moving terms offered immediately with no changes this season. Separate Skirts, Ladies shirts, Children's dresses, and parasols advertised at deep discounts. Garments described as high quality with $6.00 suits now $2.98, sunshades included. Sold as a rapid turnover sale to attract quick buyers.
A man was arrested last night for assaulting Mrs Patrick Kane and held on a $100 bail by Alderman John. The report notes a church ice cream sale and a mine accident victim.
Mrs Harry F Carling of Binghamton NY spent yesterday with friends in town Mr and Mrs G A Williams of Rock Street rejoice over arrival of a daughter at their home Misa Truth Roddie of South Main avenue visiting friends at Laneford Mrs Evans of the French Root hotel ill at home on Washburn Street Mrs Alt Clark Mrs Kr M Speck Mrs Delle Warren Miss Bimpton and Jessie Owen spend a few days at Lake Winola Miss Mary Culkin of Van Buren Avenue entertains Miss Julia Kilcullen of Carbondale Mrs Po W Tague of Jackson Street hosts her niece Miss Mattie Tague of West Nicholson Miss Jennie Morgan of North Filmore avenue left yesterday for a visit with friends at Cleveland George M Rogers of New Jersey visiting J & Reynolds in Lincoln Melehts Mr and Mrs George Carson and daughter Ruth at Atlantic City Marry Davis of North Sumner Avenue vacationing in Barton Miss Laura Hallet of North Garfield Avenue visiting friends at Lancaster Mrs George Meyers of South Deckers' Court left yesterday to visit her son Bert in Pittsburgh Miss Miriam Hawkins Vilieda and Persie Meyers summering at Toliyobanna Miss Bertha Kelly of Benoestront leaves today for Spring Break visiting friends Miss Alta Sutter of Rebvoa Avenue hosts guests Miss Della Cooper and Tense Bennet of Court Date Miss Sarah Davis of Laneford visiting Miss Fannie Phillips of Swetland Street Miss Nellie O'Brien of West Rim Street visiting relatives at Kings Miss Mabel Spencer of Jackson Street visiting friends at Lake Winola James T Hawley and daughter of Lafayatte Street spending the summer at Montrose Hood sarsaparilla quoted as remedy and Hood s Pills mentioned as family cathartic.
Green Ridge residents and visitors are noted with social updates. Mrs H C Luwas of Philadelphia guests Mrs Brainard. Women's Christian Temperance Union meets 2 PM at Mrs Harvey’s due to library closure. Various residents' travels and commerce mentions appear, including Manners' pharmacy ad and a cholera remedy anecdote attributed to Rev W B Costley.
To South Side central city and central Hyde Park, address orders to C. B. Sharkey, 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6683.
Mildred Cane aged young daughter of Mr and Mrs John Cane of 69 Fourth Street died yesterday afternoon. Funeral arrangements are to be announced later by the family.
A storm caused extensive damage across Dunmore with trees fences and electric wires down. Lightning struck several homes including Ralph Powlek on Rigg Street where a bolt ripped shingles split a chimney and entered the kitchen endangering a child and burning woodwork. Funeral notices and local incidents accompany the report.
Neptune Chemical company was summoned after a false fire alarm at Stiff's bakery on Fast Drinker ehest. A back draft sent smoke into dwelling apartments led to a mistaken blaze call. Alarm front hexot proved defective and burned out. Neptune crew responded though no services were required.
A mix of items includes a Swandry powder fire extinguisher demonstration by William Hagwerty of Apple Street for the school board, funeral of Catherine Mullen daughter of Mr and Mrs Mullen of East Drinker Street, burial at St Marys cemetery, and the Beranton Brave Works excursion to Lake Moyntelle with contests and prizes. Also announced are Knights of Malta meetings, Dunmore lodge plans, social visits, residents at home, church services at Tripp Avenue Christian church, and deacon election details.
North Scranton notes describe a social evening at Miss Annie Danvers home on Wayne Avenue with games singing and refreshments. Friends included Misses Helen Joseph Mary Price Anna Clark and several others plus Messrs Edward Leonard Thomas Evans Will Evans Harry Danvers and Frank Michaords among attendees.
Joe Vauland of Brick avenues was arrested on an assault and battery charge sworn by Michael Sulackey before Alderman Fidler. He and Sulackey shared costs. Elizabeth Grady of Parker Street was arraigned for profane language before a different Alderman and fined three dollars. Rose Mullen of Bloom Avenue hosted a gathering of young friends including Misses Fadden DU Mulen and B. Mitchell.
The article lists numerous individuals visiting friends or staying with hosts in towns including Richmondale Green Street Al lentown Phillipsburg Shenandoah Plymouth Winsne Avenue Carbondale North Main Avenue and West Market Street. Guests include Missea Lute Hilda Thomas Rue V Powell Margaret Wilson and others with several staying a week or vacationing at Atlantic City.
Inclement weather caused the postponement of a planned monster parade by the Seventeenth Ward sewer district committee. Instead the group celebrated at Kuchner's hotel on Pittaton Avenue with a dinner and postprandial program led by toastmaster Hon. John Scheuer.
Ward Crane of Pear street was arrested Tuesday on a warrant issued by Alderman Huddy for allegedly assaulting John O Hora of Pittston avenue. O Hora, Crane's former employee, says Crane beat him with a whip after Crane was discharged. Crane proclaimed innocence at hearing and was discharged. Also, John Tigue of Cedar avenue faced charges of dis orderly conduct after a warrant by Alderman Lantes. he appeared before Alderman Ruddy and posted bail.
Century lodge Knights of Honor met for their regular session last night to discuss upcoming events and lodge matters. Members reviewed financials and planned future activities.
Grand Reporter Robinson of Erie attends an interesting address. J F B Hellriegie buys from his father the Cedar avenue blacksmith shop and wagon building business. Mr and Mrs E R Conley of Cedar avenue visit Glenburn. The Mistes Philbin hosts Misa Dunn from New York City. Miss Mamie McDonnell and Miss Alice Doud of Wilkes-Barre visit Margaret Walker at Orchard street and return home. Several locals depart for Atlantic City and Lake Winona for extended stays. Mrs FP Breen and daughters visit Stroudsburg. The funeral of Mrs Mary Mettinnia of Beech street held at St Peter s Cathedral with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Miss May Sossong funeral held at home of parents on Cedar avenue with services at St Mary s church and interment at St Mary s cemetery No. 5.
Judge Woodward grants an injunction preventing Luzerne County from erecting a county courthouse on the public square. He says the land grant intended a public space, not a building occupying most of the square, and warns against moving records to a temporary building. He hopes the commissioners choose a site off the square.
County officials debate the stalled courthouse plan as juries, judges, and investigators supported building on the site. George Ferris accuses taxpayers of delaying, while Judge Woolward’s opinion leaves commissioners waiting for further recommendations, possibly a year or more. John M. Jones hints at a meeting with attorneys to decide next steps.
A winter lobster shortage drives prices up and endangers the industry. Old regional canneries and rising British province output have cut local stocks, with 1884 Maine production cited as 400000 cans. Experts warn the scarcity is permanent and threaten dealers and fishers alike.
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