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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1898
Page
6
Thomas Jones of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western corps of machinists was struck by a heavy steel rope at Briebin colliery. He was knocked unconscious, suffered five missing teeth and a deep forehead gash, forcing him to stop work for the day. He resides on the West Side.
Three subjects faced hearings before Alderman Roberta last evening. Bridget Caffrey of 653 Wales Street admitted striking Patrick Durkin with a fruit jar citing abusive names as provocation. Durkin, with a bandaged head, prosecuted the cases. Bail set at 200 dollars for Caffrey. William Melenzie cited for disorderly conduct and aiding coal operator James Flynn, with Flynn providing information leading to McHeagle’s arrest and 500 bail post hearing. James Mahon, accused of assault and battery and threats, was sent to county jail in default of 400 bail after Maggie Mahon alleged promises of love and control. The prosecutrix testified he kicked and cuffed her and vowed to end her life.
Mike Prosy narrowly avoided a severe injury when his foot slipped into revolving cogs in the Marine breaker during work hours. The machine stalled after his cries drew attention, but his heel was crushed and he was carried to his boarding house on Charles Street for treatment by a physician.
Mr and Mrs P H Campbell of William Street entertained a group of young people last evening in honor of their guests the Misses Collier of Pittston. Entertaining diversions were planned for the occasion.
Miss Jennie White presided over a luncheon with a long guest list including Clara Wells Celin Noon Magele Loftus Nora Holleran Mame Holleran Nellie Collins Magele Kerrigan Katie Kerrigan Kate Sullivan Maggie Kane Celin O Boyle Mes re Thomas Noon Edward Collins Thomas White William Haggerty John Devine Will Ruddy Thomas Campbell Will Clark Daniel Fitzgerald.
Harold Davie returns from Gemenville. Mrs. Davis on Ropert avenue ill. John Nolan to wed Della Hannon at Holy Rosary next Wednesday. Richard Davis improving at Wilkes-Barre hospital. Various locals attend outings, vacations, and visits. Nay Aug park Welsh Congregational Sunday school outing reports. Knights of Pythias Indianapolis convention attendance noted. Marquette council excursion tickets exceed 1 009. First Welsh Baptist cantata Our Flag prepared for St Marys event with a large local cast.
An advertisement urging readers to use Hood's Sarsa parilla for diseases described as impure or impoverished blood such as scrofula salt rheum dyspepsia or catarrh. It promotes Hood's Pills as easy to take and to operate claiming cures for indigestion and biliousness at a price of 25 cents.
Republicans on the West Side celebrate the county convention's nomination of Dr John J Roberts for coroner. The North Wales born physician, long active in medicine and public life, vows to support the ticket and serve the community.
Mr and Mrs William A Phillips hosted a friendly gathering at their Lafayette Street home in the afternoon to honor their daughter Catherine. Guests included Verna Phillips Flossie Sproate Myra Sproats Mamie Williams Stella Campion Myra Ross Mary Lord Ella Lewis and Luther Phillips John Sproats and T F Roberts, with refreshments served before guests departed pleased with the visit.
Fifteen members led by captain Samuel Lewis rode from the club house on Jackson Street to Elmhurst last evening. They reached at a seasonable hour and dined at Sheible's hotel, returning around midnight. Participants included Frank Depue G Relph Bam McCracken Charles Bertine Howard Williams Harry Reese Oscar Dewald William Hughes Arch Brown Fred Weilass Art Stover Joseph Burrill Ira Price Gus Weiss and E E Smith.
Camp W of the Patriotic Order of True Americans will entertain a Wilkes-Barre camp on Tuesday evening September 13 in the lodge room on South Main Avenue. The visit aims to learn new initiatory tactics with a rehearsal planned by the visiting team. A committee including Mrs Randoloph Jones Louerry Mary Dorsey Kern John Harris and Alvord was appointed to arrange the entertainment.
Miss Mary Johns and Miss Mary Evans of South Bromley avenue return from Atlantic City. Miss Sophia Haak of New York visits Mr. Augustus Kann on Byron street. Prof. Robert Bauer has come back from Lake Winola. Mr. Myron Evans, the genial and...
Open letters from Jessi Fe Greex and Hannay Ianpy describe relief from long standing female ailments after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Greex reports improved health after years of period problems, backache, and dizziness. Ianpy recounts recovery from womb and ovarian inflammation with restored strength and mobility after two bottles.
The Beehubert quartet conducted by John T. Watkins will sing at Bauer's band concert on Sunday at Laurel Hill Park. The funeral of Henry Roach, 60, will be held tomorrow afternoon with interment in Washburn Street Cemetery. Alumni football players are asked to meet at Browns grounds Thursday afternoon.
Community notices list residents visiting family and friends in nearby towns and states. Highlights include principal B F Michael visiting Miss E B M Robinson in Ca pouse avenue, several trips to Lake Cheridan and Wilkes-Barre, and a gift of a crayon portrait to the Green Ridge library honoring Emma Thompson, longtime librarian.
James Kressier and his wife of Reach farm suffered severe injuries when a harness strap failed, spooking their horse and overturning the wagon on the road from the burnt bridge toward Mountain Lake. Mrs. Kressler, moved to Frantz’s home then to her daughter’s, bears deep head wounds, facial bruising, a broken left wrist, and a dislocated shoulder blade. Her condition is uncertain. Mr. Kressler’s head wound is less serious.
Councilman Edward Frable presided in President Baum’s absence as the Century Hose Company endorsed the special committee’s report on Joseph Albrecht’s uniform contract. The group adopted the report and expressed gratitude to those who assisted in recent contests. The company denounced a Sunday paper claim as false and announced drills to resume at the armory on Adams Avenue, with tonight’s final practice at Natter’s Hall and the regular meeting set for Friday.
Patrick Powell returns from Livooklyn visit. Private Thomas L. Causey on 30 day furlough after typhoid. Third district Democrats meet at Coyne's hall elect Benjamin F. Evans as candidate. Moosic Independents clash with Minooka team September 4 at Minooka grounds. postponed Minooka-Eurekas game set for September 5 at Athletic Park Scranton.
Mrs. Jacob Sohne travels from Pittston avenue to Camp Alger as telegrams summon her to her son Jacob in company KB Thirteenth regiment who is ill with typhoid fever. Miss Kate Smedoph enters Malikrodt convent Wilkes-Barre as novitiate. Michael Murphy and Miss M Harrett of Beech street marry today at St Johns church. Missos McMonagle Wilkes-Barre guests of the Murphys Palm street. Frank Kennedy Irving avenue returns from New York trip Mina Gichin Palm street visiting Stroudsburg. Opening of the new sub station.
Maria Cawley died at her home in Beranton aged 43 after long illness. Widow of John Cawley, she leaves six children: Mrs James Connell Hanorah Cawley Anthony William John and Marty Cawley. Funeral is tomorrow high mass at St Peters cathedral. Mary Agnes Tokur six months died yesterday with funeral at 240 o clock this afternoon. Interment in cathedral cemetery.
Mrs J W McAndrew and her child traveled through the city yesterday en route from Fort Suvllng Minnesota to Camp Wikoff Montauk Point New York to join her husband Lieutenant McAndrew of the regular army who is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Both had been residents here.
First Lieutenant John Broadley of the Fifth Infantry died at Fort McPherson General Hospital today from typhoid fever. The Atlanta casualty reports identify his service and hospital location, marking a wartime toll on military personnel.
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