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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1900
Page
3
The Collendar family plans a reunion at Chapman's Lake on August 1. Also notes include Democratic meeting at Wulovk Giorno's hill and a traffic advisory about a major detour near Dhle Mek Tie. A Morrestors gathering is planned at Guermeay Muitting hall.
SPEEDWAY NEWS. The Speedway Hotel advertises as a first class city hotel on the mountain inviting public patronage. Rifle go in open. Carriages depart from Mears building corner at 6 15 am 30 am 6 15 pm and return times 7 30 am 6 00 pm 8 00 pm. Chicken and Waffles Tuesdays and Fridays dinners with breakfast 6 to 9 am lunch 1 to 2 30 pm dinner 6 to 9 pm cafe lunch all day. Phone 4674 for large party arrangements.
A girl named Annie Costello, age unknown, vanishes from 434 Drinkerstreet Dunmore while visiting John Moscow’s home. Holy Cross church plans an excursion to Whurves Lake leaving Hellerur at 7 48 with a stop at Hellerne crowing. A false alarm reports tampering at a Broadway Fifth street box. Thomas Johnson, charged with misbehavior at the Delaware Lackawanna and Winter station, jailed for ten days. Bank clearings for Scranton week ending Aug 4 total 2 249 0eia, compared with last year’s figures.
A thin morning remnant sale is advertised by Mears and Hagen. The notice notes broken windows but sufficient light to select foods.
Thomas Peter Wendover died suddenly at his home from laryngitis after a brief illness. He was 49, a prominent secret society member in Scranton, chiefly in the Knights of Maccabees where he served as grand deputy commander. Survived by wife Mrs. Wendover and other relatives. funeral date pending.
Express their sorrow over the death of King Humbert. Messages from Beranton and nearby areas convey horror at the killing and extend condolences to the King of Italy and the nation. A response from local Italian Evangelical Christians endorses national sorrow and unity in mourning.
Rock was brought to Scranton from Susquehanna by Mounted Officer Joseph Bloch and will be arraigned before Alderman Bailey for allegedly attempting to defraud Mrs. Frank Oakley by leaving town without paying a board bill. The report also notes the Millersville State Normal School as an example of a well sized, efficient classroom environment.
A short 1920s style ad urges readers to take Beecham's Pills when feeling dizzy or drowsy. It promotes quick relief and associates the remedy with everyday health, naming Beecham's as a trusted household cure.
Rev James Stuart Dickson preached at the First Presbyterian church on Belshazzar's feast and weighing hearts. He urged every believer to meet a supreme moment, citing Saul David Luther Lincoln and Washington as examples and urging reliance on divine aid to overcome self.
John K R Weidensall aged nineteen drowned at Lake Henry while fishing with Louie Ridenour of 425 Wheeler Ave. They anchored near the seating island. Ridenour searched after a bite was felt. Weidensall vanished. Body recovered later. He was an apprentice at the Dickson works. Remains to be taken to Altoona for interment.
An old fragment touts Mrs Winslow's Boothing Syrup as a universal remedy for children. It alleges it soothes the child, stops crying, eases gum pain, cures wind colic, and treats diarrhea, selling for twenty five cents a bottle.
A Pearl Louisiana woman writes that severe female complaints caused hysterical fits, stating she had nine episodes in one day. She reports five bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her, and a year has passed without an attack, urging others to try the remedy.
Details from Hickory Street note the Thirteenth regiment receiving honors with Lieutenant Colonel Stillwell named division officer of the day for tomorrow. Captain W. A. Raub and Flight Lieutenant Horn served today as officers of the day and guard, while Captain A R Foote and Lieutenant Milton O Connell are listed for tomorrow. Instructor for the regimental guard is Earn H Ripple with John P Toohey also mentioned.
Visitors fill Camp Alex 1 Hawkins at Mt Gretna on Aug 5. Excursion trains bring crowds from across the state. Gov Stone and staff attend morning services with Chaplains and officers from multiple regiments. Water shortages early due to alleged mischief in the First brigade. Tomorrow General Miles and party visit. over 10 000 troops to pass in review.
A central city livery horse and buggy ran wild yesterday afternoon in a spree that began in front of Maurice Sloan’s home on Quincy Avenue. A street car whistle spooked the horse, an quick restraining failed, and it dashed through Gibson and Monroe avenues causing a two‑wheel loss and tree damage on Pine Street before being captured between Adama and Washington avenues. The buggy suffered heavy damage while the house only endured minor scuffing.
Rev. James Hughes at Adams Avenue Chapel warned that ominous possibilities threaten global peace. He cited South Africa, China, and Italy including the assassination of King Humbert, urging the church to be more faithful and act according to biblical precepts.
Rev. G P Kekman preached at Elm Park Methodist Episcopal church. De G Paren Nichol spoke at the Presbyterian church in Danmore. Lomeninguer preached at First German Methodist church. Ulrich spoke at Grace Reformed church on ship and on Spirit. Luther Hess Waring led a grave Lutheran sermon on The Writings of the Holy Spirit. Bevery led an evening service at the railroad Y M C A. M L Firor preached at Calvary Methodist morning and evening titles. Tow B Boland’s elevation to the priesthood noted. youth vocation praised. many more sermons and talks across local churches.
An article lists priests including Broxkick Norton Meatey Muck A T Brodrink Quinnan Kelly John Loughran Cawley Miller Holmes and Father Boland as departures or transfers. It notes those remaining in roles and highlights a rising energetic man set to join the priesthood and the profession.
On Saturday about 12.20 o'clock a Delaware Tackawanna and Western freight train led by engine No. 822 derailed southbound cars after an axle broke near the Shoemaker curve, half a mile north of Delton station. The coal box car capsized and another car derailed but no injuries occurred and traffic was blocked briefly.
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