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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1899
Page
6
Lieutenant Williams told The Tribune that public health should include Washburn Street near the air shaft, where a baseball ground exists. He advocates converting it to a public playground to relieve street ball damage and aid families in the Fourth and Pitth wards.
Lieutenant Willame exposes an improvised knife seller at Jackson Street and Make Avenue. The impostor produced a city treasurer permit for a vendor privilege, prompting Williams to target merchants paying rent and fines. He relocated the peddler to Scranton Street near the Mears building while consulting statute provisions.
A compact ad slate lists Paine's Celery Compound Pinkham's Compound Pierce's Golden Medical Dis Mellon's Food priced at 75 cents 38 cents and 5 cents respectively indicating a mid period patent medicine display.
A detective's probing exposed a fourteen day old paper and a vendor unable to “deliver the goods” in West Scranton, sparing the public from his schemes.
On a Wednesday evening a Scranton Railway car crowded with passengers struck bricks piled beside the Lacka-Wanna avenue bridge. Conductor Grant Kellar leg was bruised and John Evans dropped his dinner pail. Evans recovered his item. Kellar missed duty and was relieved for the day.
Clare M. Storms reports Philip McAloon of Helger and Warnke’s seized an organ grinder’s instrument before St. David’s hall and played it loudly. Storms barely avoided a punch when McAloon confronted him outside the store, then bystanders separated them as fears of assault linger. No aldermen were roused by evening.
Miss Edna Evans hosted a gathering at her parents’ South Main Avenue residence to honor guest Miss Essie Griffiths of Alden, Pa. The event started at 1 o clock with the gentlemen as evening guests. Attending were Laura Hughes and many young ladies including Catherine Price, Mary Harris, Sarah Hughes, and others from Taylor, Mich. Maurice Miller and Will BP were listed among attendees.
Notice to Quit theyve got to get out at once and you must move quickly for favorable terms. Separate Skirts in fads and fancies for summer wear at half price or less. Ladies shirts waists in few lots at bargain prices. Children's Dresses high quality and artistic. $6.00 suits at $2.98. Parasols and sunshades for ladies and children. Magnificent assortment with prices chopped to the ridiculous. See them.
A roster of residents includes Edward Castlett Lewis Oscar Oswald Nathaniel Davis Daniel Evans Thomas Evans Mr Wannick from Bloomaburg and WIT Matthews George Ashley and Arch Jones from Pricebure.
Mrs Kate Grady formerly of West Scranton and widow of Manuel Grady died of pneumonia at her Montana home on Monday. She leaves two sons and two daughters in Butte City. Sisters Mrs Patrick Gallagher and Mr Like Duggan of Jackson Street are among her relatives. Interment was in the Butte City cemetery.
Mrs George W Evans wife of the French Tool hotel proprietor died at her home 1019 Washburn street after a brief illness. She was born in 1800s and had long resided in West Scranton. Survived by husband and several grown children. Funeral Sunday afternoon. Interment at Washburn street cemetery.
Demetrius Elias Un Wiehintott, in a Macedonian nobleman costume, will address the First Welsh Baptist church on Modern Macedonia this evening. The Hiptist Young People's Union meets, and miners discuss the powder question at Kentarium's hall. An ice cream social at Mampton Street M E church drew many patrons.
Miss Moreher Von Camp visits relatives in Montrose with Mrs James Jeremiah and Mrs George T Jones. Robert Bradley returns from vacation at Lake Winola. Miss Eda Williams summers at Tate Winola. Maude Sanders and Jane Jones stay at Harvey's Lake. Mrs Maury Davis and daughters Lille and Bessie visit relatives on North Bromley. Tudor Williams returns from New York City. May M Evan and Bertha Powell vacation at Harvey's Lake. Margaret Connell visits Boston. Joseph Andersen travels to Philadelphia for two weeks. Palmer Williams returns from Atlantic City. Mrs David T Jones visits Holleuvur. Mrs B E Davis returns from two months at Lake Winola. Winnie Davies guest at Lake Winola Rest cottage returns home.
John Mathing of Pulaski Kentucky says after a week of flux his doctor failed to help him until Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him with half a bottle. For sale by all druggists and merchants.
Rev G C Lyman and family return from a week at Lawn. Lyman preached in Tunkhannock last Sunday. William Gisner and daughter spent Sunday at LaPlume and Lake Winola. J Pritchard visited his sister Mrs Albert Glaner at LaPlume. Harry Francia of Monsey Avenue visited Lake Winola. Miss Hattie Post returned from Wilkes-Barre. J E Kemmer spent Tuesday with Mrs J B Pritchard. Citizens Band provided music for Manville Rog Fund excursion at Lake Ariel. Park Place Methodist Sunday School closed Nay Aug, and James Francia and wife plan a pleasure trip to Asbury Park.
A letter from a reader praises Grain-O made from pure grains as a superior drink to coffee. After a week of use the writer would not return to coffee, noting it nourishes the system and is safe for children. Pack pricing and preparation guidance are included.
Mrs Ludonissa Kosolevk of 528 Locust Street faced arraignment for being a common scold with bail set at 900. Neighbor Amelia Stamite pressed the charge. witnesses testified, and Kosolevk accused Stamits of the same offense. Andrew Stamits, her husband, also faces a threatening charge. hearing at 11 a m.
Charles Dickman of Willow Street, an employee at Felton’s gun smith shop, was injured when a cartridge in a firearm being repaired exploded in the breach. His left hand was severely cut and burned, and he will be laid up for several weeks.
The funeral will be from Beech Street residence tomorrow morning with Mass at St Peter's Cathedral and interment in Cathedral Cemetery. Also notes St Aloysius Town Abstinence and Benevolent Society met at Pharmacy Hall to plan an excursion to Harvey's Sake, expected to be a great success. General Grant Commandery Knights of Malta to meet at Hartman Hall tonight. Century Hose Company to hold regular session tonight at company quarters.
Mr. Giriswald becomes acting superintendent at Penn Mutual Bridge Insurance. Joseph Mikus marks twenty two years in business and opens a weaving shop. Edward Rnevch and Fred Kessel journey to New York by bicycle. Mrs Edward Frantz visits Allen town relatives. Others plan Milwaukee visits and gatherings in New York City and Minwhurst. Several residents are noted as attendees at social events and visits with friends and family.
Coal delivery service announces pea coal at $1.25 per unit to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders should be sent to C B Sharkey 1914 Cedar Ave Plane 6683.
A young party hosted by Miss Libbie Kirtley on North Main Avenue featured music and singing followed by refreshments. Guests included Emma White Mamie Evans Sarah Neary Carre Evane Lotthy Hitthy Vion Williams Lulu Then Stella Benjamin Hlodwin Wiechards Mere Ray Robinson Rufus Richards Rosar Price James Wisby John Mackey George Mackey John Richards Percy Thomas John Llewellyn Vanory Stall Edward Tanner John Sims David Gurmes and others.
Mary wife of James Jones of Spring Street died yesterday afternoon after a three month illness. The child aged four leaves a husband and three children Mary Margaret and Gyan. Funeral will be Monday with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. In a separate item contractor W W Williams and family plan a European tour to England Germany France and Wales. Commissioners Williams and Jacobs acted for Luzerne County in a disputed matter.
The Schubert Glen club hosted a reception for Mr Wil Hams last evening with a chorus and solo by club members. On August 22 Citizens' band plans an annual excursion to Mountain Park. The committee nearly completed an excellent programme of sports and games for the event. The B P O society of the Welsh Baptist church of West Market Street will hold a social in the church parlors on Wednesday evening next.
Mrs Henry Samuels and others prepare for a Lake Wineta trip while Miss Griffin earns high rewards at the National School of Oratory in Toronto. Guests visit Lake Conn and Ocean Grove. two weeks in Dundaff and Atlanticity are planned. Local residents return from Lake Winola and Pittsburgh visits. A K H Thomas starts a New York grocery job. numerous brief city and street mentions appear.
In Tunkhannock on Wednesday after protracted illness Caroline Hacon Cooper widow of Milton Cooper and widow of Hon Harvey Bickler died aged about 80. She survived by six daughters including Mrs Sarah Gardner Mrs Elizabeth Banks and Mrs Clara Steinbeek and others. Funeral from the home of daughter Mrs August Bickler today at 3 0 p m with interment at Sunnyside cemetery Tunkhannock.
Members gathered in the church auditorium for an important meeting. The treasurer reported a strong financial condition. Officers elected for the coming year include Eider Amos Washer as elder, Joseph Gillette and J Johler as deacons, Lb L Major two years, Edward Kraus one year. Deaconesses elected were Mrs M J Robe rteon Mrs A A Krotger and Mrs Powell with Anne Washer and FL cy Swarts three years. N J Roberteon and Howard Kraus named as deacons two years.
Disorder surrounds nightly gatherings at the gospel tent corner Webster Avenue and Brook Street. Ropes cut and stones thrown. a special officer on site with limited effect. Community officials urge added policing as Colonial Council social planned at Butler Street home. Choir absences noted due to heat. Duke Pletcher injured in electric car mishap. Funeral of Jacob Barr attracts Odd Fellows. infant Allie ter dies after three weeks of illness. Stella Sawyer visiting Maplewood. William Kestell and Mrs Richie host guests at Peckville and Heatnut streets.
For the sake of fun mischief is done as people neglect to keep blood pure. Hood's Pills promise to cleanse the liver and blood and restore health. Non irritating and easy to take.
The Green Ridge notes list Mrs Trudwy class’s church lawn event with a phono staph entertainment, visits by Mrs Berlinghoff in Tunkiannock and Mrs Foote in Dundatr, and a Pharmacy ad inviting customers to call at 940 Green Ridge Street. Socials include Mrs Branda and Miss Jones in New York and Mrs Bennett in Harrisburg visiting Mr E G Stevens. a progressive pedro party honors Mrs Leonard of Geneva, N Y. Lydia Osenbach visits Avon.
Attorney Bluswell Dimmick filed his report as auditor of the estate of J B Miller with Clerk Daniela Peter Gouckle was convicted of aiding an escape and sentenced to pay a ten dollar fine plus costs. An appeal was taken in Fred Webb v Bulls Head Coal Co over wages and excessive dockage, Webb awarded eighty four dollars.
A vintage promotional notice touts the Highlands of Ontario north of Toronto as a summer playground with 1000 feet elevation, accessible via Grand Trunk Railway. It highlights boating, bathing, fishing, hunting, hotel accommodations, and health benefits, inviting readers to request descriptive brochures from Mr. F Y Dwyer in New York.
A saleslady declines one title while offering another. The exchange centers on two provocative book titles and a contrast between fit and married life. The brief dialogue reflects market choices and authorial themes in a mid century newspaper snippet.
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