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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
6
A West Scranton enthemetic meeting resolved to urge the county committee to open the campaign with a first rally in West Beranion under club auspices. The group endorsed unified support for Republican candidates and central campaign organization.
A group of Electric City Wheel men hosts a clambake on the east side of Lake Scranton this evening. Bonfires will help riders gather in the woods and a conveyance will depart from the club house at 7 to shuttle participants over the mountain.
Members of Stobert Morris lodge and friends plan to occupy an island at Lake Ariel for a clubhouse outing. The Tworle hat meeting heard committee reports as they prepare a New England dinner and Rhode Island clambake. Further details to be announced.
Davi Williams, a noted pitcher, accepts manager Shannon's terms and signs with Buffalo in the American League. Initially set to report at season start, miscommunication delayed him. After Bloomsburg Normal, a Springville tenting offer led to his move and attention from magnate Franklin, resulting in his joining the Hixons.
Stephen Gonto and Michael Fags appeared before Alderman Davies in a complex case. Gonto was jailed in county custody after threatening to harm Mike. He faced larceny and perjury charges, with bail set at 300 and 340 dollars respectively and discharges noted for some charges.
The local union No. 647 United Mine Workers held an enthusiastic meeting in Co-operative hall last evening initiating twenty two members. Delegates reported on the district convention at Hagleton and a committee was named to confer with committees from other locals.
George Gothier and Nicholas Burke announce that United Mine Workers members in the area will parade on September 3. T W Tolan leads staff, John Compaey aids the grand marshal, locals appoint marshals, merchants join with displays for the Industrial division, applications go to W S Brain, 106 Keyser Ave. A picnic and festivities occur at Laurel Win Park that day.
Funeral services for the late John Ross were held yesterday afternoon at his son’s residence on Lifayette street. Rev. S. F. Matthews of the First Baptist church conducted the rites with church choir assistance. Pallbearers included Alex Dunn, Alex Barrowman, Alex Dunn Jr., Richard Nichols, Phil J. Coyne, and James Allen. Interment followed at Forest PAL cemetery.
Fred Derby heads to San Francisco to make a new home as Mrs. Lewis visits Plymouth. Elizabeth Lewis returns from a pleasant stay at Harvey's Lake. A funeral service will be held at 143 Lugurne Street with Rev. David Jones assisting and burial at Washburn Street Cemetery. Various locals, visits, and social events noted from South Main to North Blakely Streets including weddings, parties, and travel.
Last evening Archbald hall hosted North Scranton residents forming Onoka council No. 44 Pocahontas. Mary W. Keeney Great Pocahontas attended and Rev Read ing’s farewell plans surfaced as the North Main Avenue Baptist church prepares for a reception.
Frances Manley seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Michael Manley of Webster Avenue fell from a horse Tuesday afternoon and broke his arm near the elbow. Doctors Garvey and Stanton attended him. Officer James Golden’s funeral will be at 3 pm Saturday from Oak Street home with interment in Mt Carmel Cemetery. Miss Jennie Davis of North Blakely
An old newspaper ad promotes Grain O as a healthful coffee substitute. It claims coffee poisons digestion and nerves, offering Grain O from wheat bran as a pleasant alternative for children and adults. It promises similar taste with no coffee drawbacks and notes price and availability through grocers.
John Howley of New York City was a guest at the Fahey residence yesterday. Laura Kelly remains seriously ill at her Main street home. M. P. Judge and family visited friends in Taylor yesterday. The Young Men's Institute held a meeting last evening. Professor James Powell to represent the local branch at the Pittsburg convention next week. Joseph Walsh made a business trip to Pittston yesterday. Mrs. John McDonald of Dunmore visiting her parents on Main street. Mary Walsh of Pittston visiting Miss Alice Nallin on Main street. A child of Mr and Mrs Martin Coyne died Wednesday and was buried at Minooka cemetery yesterday afternoon.
William Thomas Will aged 64 died at his home on Depot Street Port Wills from cholera morbus after return from Forestity where he helped build a coal breaker. He married Miss Mariett Cowraale and moved to Kquinunk after his wife’s April death. Funeral at Methodist Episcopal church in Pecanille with interment in Cathedral cemetery.
Montreal civil engineer Charles A A Bramble discusses surveying unmapped Quebec regions from Alaska to Lake Temiscamingue and plans a June return. He notes dense pine forests, sparse Indigenous populations, English fishing camps, timber leases, and a planned pulp mill at Mattawa. The government will probe northern minerals next winter.
Joseph Langan nine years old of Birch street was struck by Gutheing's wagon while playing near a stone crusher on Birch street. He sustained a broken ankle and leg injuries, then was taken to Lackawanna Hospital for treatment as his companions watched. Funerals for Thomas Norton and Mrs. George Kleinschrodt were noted, along with events at the William Connell Hose Company picnic.
At Lake Ariel the company picnic offers two standout events. A 100 yard dash for a purse features John Trester versus Winner Hammond, both training hard. The headline event is a fat man’s race with James Kee ler, James Durkin, Walter Kiley and a Cohoes guest aiming to outpace Secrantonians from York state.
At eight yesterday morning the funeral for the late Thomas Norton departed from the family home on Cherry street. A large gathering of friends and relatives filled the home before the cortege proceeded to St. John’s church. Rev. B E A Melley celebrated a requiem mass and delivered a funeral sermon. Interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Mahon Owen Langan Thomas Smith Michael Padden Martin Walsh and James Brown. Flower bearers were Michael Kennedy Patrick Moore and John Foley.
The funeral for Mrs. George Klein ebrodt was held yesterday afternoon at her Birch Street residence with large attendance. Rev. W. A. Nordt of Hickory Street Presbyterian Church conducted services praising her good qualities and the value of living a virtuous life. Interment followed at Pittston Avenue Cemetery with pallbearers Genter Hossoner Neula Clackens and Delkte.
City Assessor John Neals of Cedar avenue leads supporters including Charles Graf of Pitesten avenue grocer Joseph Hielf Peter Haas and Eugene Tannler in promoting a proposed poultry exhibit. Interested residents may contact the above parties for full details.
About thirty members of the South Scranton Gun Club attended a merry banquet at Nuhner's hotel on Pitteton avenue last evening. The event celebrated winners of a recent shooting tournament with toasts and seasonal delicacies.
Cards announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of Miss Mary Hastings of Prospect Avenue and John Ketrick of Prospect Avenue on August 10 at St. John's Church on Pig Street. Other notes list visitors from Scottsville North Carolina and Wilkes-Barre visiting local residents as well as Miss Margaret Donohue visiting Miss Marie Keenan.
Advertisement notes coal price at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to South Ride central city and central Uyde Park. Address for orders listed as T Sherkey Cedar Avenue shown 83.
New York Aug 11 Senator Hanna said reports of ill health are true and he is troubled by rheumatism and stomach disorders. He stated he does not feel well but intends to work using diet and careful exercise to stay in condition and meet obligations.
Chief Justice Henry Green of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court died at the Traymore Hotel in Atlantic City at 4 PM after uraemic poisoning. He had been ill only one day, with a severe headache and convulsions. Associate Justice John Dean and Judge Charles A. Mayer were with him. Green, born 1828, served since 1879 on the bench, earlier legal and political roles described, with Lafayette College noting an honorary degree. Judge J Brewster McCullom becomes chief justice as a result of Green’s death.
A message expresses shock at the death of Chef Justice Green and offers sincere sympathy. It notes the bench and bar and the state will suffer a great loss and conveys condolence to Mrs Green.
Professor Konig of Gottingen reports a fumigation method using corrosive sublimate to clear rooms of insect pests and infectious agents. He notes private houses and hospitals saw no further contagion after treatment. The procedure involves buried fumes for several hours, airing, then sulfur to neutralize mercurial vapors followed by cleaning before occupancy.
A Liberty Rhode Island mother recounts treating her daughter's severe dysentery with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She credits the medicine with saving her child's life and urges other mothers to use it. The product is sold by all druggists and distributed by Matthews Brothers wholesale and retail agents.
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