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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1900
Page
6
The Hampton Simpson and Washburn Street churches announce a Wednesday union excursion to Harvey's Lake. The day includes a program of recitations, vocal solos, children's races, prizes, and demonstrations, with competitions and gifts such as pins, knives, and pocket combs.
An old product claim markets Dufour's French Tar as a cure for colds and a rest aid. The advertisement notes the item is available through all local dealers.
Members of the congregations plan an excursion to Harvey's Lake. The event gathers church families for a day trip with fellowship activities and group travel details to be announced.
Every Shirt Waist offered in these lots represents the highest type of garment produced by skilled art. The reductions stated are guaranteed, making the great cash saving apparent at a glance.
Lot 1 and Lot 3 offered waists in lawn and percale and madras with new effects. Prices ranged from 1.25 to 2.00 dollars, with attractive dimity and madras waists drawing bids near the close.
The Olympia Camping club with noted young men established a camp six miles from Tunkhannock on Lake Carey. Advance guard George Gleason John J Jones Will Morgan Joseph MetCormick Fred Beecham and Oscar Davis prepare for about twenty more members. The Anthracite Camping club stays Harvey's lake two weeks and The Bachelors of Electric City Wheelmen camp at Lake Wines enjoying hospitality.
Timothy Jones constable of the Fifth ward was assaulted on Lu série street while obtaining evidence against Thomas Carroll. John Lance of the Fifteenth ward was also roughly treated but unharmed. Jones suffered a deep head wound requiring seven stitches, a cut above the eye, and a shattered nose. Warrants issued for George Lamb Daniel McAultiffe and M J Devine in the assault case.
Edward Dewney formerly of Westcranton died at 3 40 o clock Saturday morning in Atlanta Georgia after thirty years residence here. His remains will arrive in the city at noon today and go to John Devtey 834 South Ninth street. The funeral is set for tomorrow morning with a requiem Mass at St Patrick's Catholic Church and interment in Cathedral Cemetery.
A party of young people toured Cenrtin mines last Wednesday evening. Guides explained mining work while flashlight photos were taken. Attendees included Miss Mamie Jones of Philadelphia and several local youths such as Bleaiwin Griffiths Coste Powell Lise zie Keese Edith Jenkins Leah Ar nell Cansie Powell Stes Leo Canan ne Messie WIN Morgan Will August Jenkins James Thomas Bevan Noose Griffiths George Thomas and George Cleason.
Rev Franz J Milman led evening services at Plymouth Congregational while L M Keene ran morning duties at Sumner Avenue church. A MacShannon Higging preached at Washburn Street church and August services were suspended. W A Berry led Chapel meeting at Simpson Methodist Episcopal. The Lord's supper was observed at First Baptist. Lucy Race conducted a missionary meeting at Jackson Street Baptist. D D Hopkins preached Welsh sermon at First Welsh Baptist and spoke English to youth in the evening.
General news notes report a temperamental Saturday with various attendees and minor incidents. A court appearance and a family incident at North Hyde Park Avenue are mentioned along with religious and volunteer events and a late Saturday vigil.
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a nourishing substitute for coffee for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains and, when properly prepared, tastes like chocolate while distributing health benefits through the body.
The notice records the burial of Rettnauer, FOP. Interment was conducted at Washburn Street Cemetery for the deceased with listed names Dave Charlee Geitin John Loeulen and Coon Swanslots.
The funeral was held Saturday from the Williams home on Margaret avenue. Rev H G Reading officiated with Hon W S MacArthur in attendance. Interment followed at Waashturn street cemetery. Survived by husband and one son Mark Hallstead of Shamokin. Relatives and local residents noted in attendance with several guests listed.
Rev NF Stahl spoke at Green Ridge Presbyterian yesterday morning quoting Romans and stressing gospel peace. In evening he discussed Capouse Avenue mission with locals George Mitchell family Monrow avenue J Irving Peel Izzie Palmer Florence Simpson and Miss Pitts heading to Ble pond for a cottage.
The service honors Wee Haney Liew and Edward tower with relatives from Philadelphia and local residents present. Funeral at Genny Wrea byterian church on Croas Street follows with burial at Duomore cemetery.
Advert says 308 Lacka carries shirt waists priced at 75 cents and one dollar. Portable copy notes sizes and materials not specified. Limited item listing reflects a clearance style sale across basic women’s garments.
A local advertisement touts table oilcloth 35 inches wide at 19 cents a yard, mercerized cloths resembling silk, umbrellas with varied handles, ladies hose supporters with elastic bands, beauty pins sold in dozens, and white laundered shirts offered at special Monday prices.
Saturday morning at seven oclock the funeral of Mrs. Edward Manning of Cedar avenue drew a large attendance. Rev. E J Melsey celebrated a requiem mass at St Johns church and interment was in Cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers included John Huddy Maurice Duggan Daniel Toomey John Kelly A Ruddy and Patrick Tigue. Also noted were social and local notices about residents visiting relatives and others traveling for vacations.
At about S40 o clock Saturday evening 4 Jame a fire exploded in the home of Mr and Mrs John Phillips on WS Hickory street. It damaged furniture and household effects valued at 50. Mrs Phillips was alone in the house and found the upper floor ablaze upon reentering after locking the lower door. Fire companies Phoenix Neptune Centuryva and William Connell Hore responded. The house belonged to John Welchel and was insured.
James Hahn of Elm street died suddenly Saturday evening at his home after returning from a walk. He left in good health and, after complaining of discomfort, a physician was summoned but arrived too late. Deputy Coroner Paine deemed an inquest unnecessary and attributed the death to heart failure.
Rapid progress on the South Side sewer project continues with Willow Street completed and trenching and piping moving along Pitts ton avenue below Willow Street. Completion of the Pittston avenue segment above her near finish will connect the sewer from the Twelfth ward to Cedar avenue as residents attend social events and travel notices in the city.
Readable fragments show a listing toward South Side central city and central Pye Wouk with an Addicule to a T. Shathey at 1908 Celie avene and phone 6087 listed.
The Dunmore borough school directors met in a special session to review repairs for basement heating equipment and an extra third story room at No 1 building. Bids were rejected for lacking detail, with bids to be reissued after architect plans are drawn. Elections on room 8, No 4 building, and a truancy officer will be held next Saturday.
Yesterday morning and evening sermons were delivered by multiple pastors across local churches. Rev Nichola of Binghamton preached in the Presbyterian church while Rev Gibbons returned as pastor with his first sermon after a five year absence. Rev Van Creft spoke at the Methodist church on Paul and Silas and Christ opening the eyes of the young man. Rev Dabney gave two sermons at 2 pm and 7:45 pm on The Children and Faith What It Is. No services were held at the Baptist church due to Rev Kreamer's absence.
Mr Stewart Bishop hosted a lawn party on his Brook Street residence last Saturday evening for a close circle of intimate friends. The gathering proved a most enjoyable social affair with convivial talk and relaxed atmosphere.
The gathering included Miss Marjory Eden Florida Dony Myrtle Watrous Nellie Van Camp Bertha Dony Jean sie Wert Mable Watrous Mae Pin nell Sarah Hughes Ruby Yost Genevieve Piesecker Messia Benjamin Satterfield Leslie Marsh John Wort George Oswald Howard Satter field Harry Stevens Harry Harper William Zeigler and Charles Weber.
Members of the Young Men’s Institute of St. Mary’s Catholic church held their annual picnic Saturday night in Laurel Hill park with friends. Misees Kite McHale Ella Lyden and Kate Connerton are at Lake Ariel for a several days vacation. Connellman Payton of Bloom Street and Thomas Payton of Apple Street are in Fall River, Massachusetts.
An unidentified man, possibly John Page, was crushed under wheels while attempting to jump onto an engine at Heart Lake on Saturday. He died en route to the city from loss of blood. Undertaker Cusick took charge of the body, which remains unclaimed as officials note no definite identification. An inquest was not held. Detective Seidman says the man was well known around Heart Lake and resembled fighter Hob Fitzsimmons. the clothing suggested a tramp. The man was about 90 years old, 5 feet 8 inches, 150 pounds, with sandy hair and a smooth face. The city directory shows no John Page matching the description except a Delaware, Lackawanna and Western foreman.
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