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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
5
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James J Campbell has left for New York City. J Nolan Groves of Scott visited the city yesterday. Edith Gibool visits trends in Onwe ep 8. Elizabeth Lloyd spending vacation at Bridgeport Conn. Joseph Weferman of the Savannah News visits Scranton friends Architect E G Worden and family returned from Winners where they spent the summer. Lena and Etta Art of Mire Street returned from New York City and Ashbury Park. Magaret Convoy and Anne Kelly of Heaton visiting Jonnie Weir of Phelps Street. Everett Warren and wife returned yesterday after a month at the sea shore and mountains. Rev Father Piregeald of Havre de Grace Maryland is visiting Mr and Mrs Willian Burk of 620 Mill Street. McDonald and Clarke registered at the Marltington in New York Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Janie Piretheroe and Aunt Milton and Mr Robert Jones returned from a two weeks stay at Aviary Mark N J. John Horan, former manager of Hotel Fines at Lake Ariel, returned and will attend Lafayette College. The Lafayette football manager desires Moran to play with the team. Moran will travel to New Jersey for preliminary practice. Horan gained local renown as Scranton High School football player. A lawn party at Mr BE OM Eshleman’s in honor of Eleanor Liper from Seluythul Haven Pa. Attendees listed including Bevan, Langlura, New Haven. Langbarns, Dunekloe, Duncklee, Watrus, Lowendel, Kramer, Wagner, McLaughlin, Meyers and many others. Light refreshments served near midnight.
The Stone family held its annual reunion at Lily Lake with many members present from young children to elders. The day included chat and reminiscences for the older generation and games for the younger, marking it as a highly successful gathering.
State Secretary William reports the Patriotic Order Lone of America in the state is flourishing at the Lebanon convention. He cites totals for memberships, finances, and camp activity including new initiates, deaths, resignations, and funds across state camps and treasury balances.
Francs Winwood, head of the Yellow Kids gang, was arraigned before Alderman Millar and held on 600 bail for burglaries at Florey Brooks Sporting Goods Tobey Jewelry and Scranton Carpet. Police recovered stolen items including a camera and revolvers hidden in a chicken coop. The gang is said to be broken up with leaders captured, except Chwntiess Davie Davis who denies involvement.
Returns from the Corbett McCoy fight drew eager crowds in central Scranton hotels last night. Corbett was a clear favorite with many bets noted, including a $5 McCoy wager and a $25 local raise.
Hon T V Powderly Commissioner General of Immigration of the United States will discuss the question of the day next Monday after Labor Day at Lake Lodore. He is described as the foremost authority on labor and a entertaining speaker. Trains to Lake Lodore depart at 6:20 1:15 10:19 am and 1 and 2:25 pm with reduced excursion rates for all stations.
Advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for children with teething pain, wind colic, and diarrhea. It claims quick relief and sells for twenty five cents, promoted by a physician endorser.
The funeral for Rev. Daniel J. MacGoldrick will be held today at St Peters Cathedral starting early morning with no words of eulogy. The priest died in Washington DC and the body arrived yesterday, escorted by Knights of Columbus and local clergy. The Knights will lead the service, with a solemn high mass, no sermon, and interment in the priests' plot at the Cathedral cemetery.
Two engines collided near Peckville on the New York Ontario and Western line. Conductor Patrick Rooney was badly hurt, later taken to Emergency hospital. Engineer H C Davis from Carbondale was seriously injured, others bruised but not seriously hurt. Engines 181 and 14 damaged. crew survived with Rooney in critical condition until transfer.
Inez the president the Instructor and the very soul met last night in Knights of Columbus rooms. They appointed committees to draft resolutions and to secure a portrait for the rooms, another to decide on a permanent memorial for the Cathedral, and a third to plan a lasting tribute to the late clergyman. Dr W FR Connors delivered a brief address praising Father MacGoldrick’s service to the club.
A meeting was held in the office of G. Boland with Democratic county candidates and county committee officers. They accepted the positions and named the committee members announced in Tuesday’s Tribune. James J. O'Neill presided as county committee chairman. a new executive committee and a campaign committee chaired by B D. Reedy will be formed at a future meeting.
Labor Day on Monday September Observance at this postoffice. General delivery and stump windows open 9 to 12 a m. Registry and money orders windows closed all day. Carriers conduct one morning delivery and collection. Box collections at 1 p m from Main avenue areas between Lackawanna and Washburn and nearby streets. Evening collections as usual. Earn H Ripple Postmaster.
The Beltsville community mourns Mrs Farward Moffarts who died Wednesday night at her home on Dobu Gema Street. Widow of Forward Metarey she had two daughters Ella McGurry and Mrs W A Stanton and several grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Holy Cross Church at 6 o clock. Also noted is the death of Carrie Ann Pittavk 22 at her parents home 319 Emmet St with funeral Sunday at 2 pm Trinity Lutheran Church Forest Hill Cemetery interment there. Laura Benjamin Roth of 195 Forest Court died yesterday at Hahnemann Hospital aged 80, well known in the city.
At a Chambersburg convention of anti-Quay Republicans Lino Haraugh was named for the state legislature. W Flash Gillan was endorsed by Democrats along with Alexander Blew art as regular Republican for the senate. Resolutions favored President McKinley and denounced Governor Bron e. Miller of Pittsburg was nominated for Congress and B W N Carr of Uniontown named as the White candidate for Congress in the Twenty second district.
Last night the city council approved a measure to extend tax payment deadlines to October 1. The treasury is depleted, with only about $3,000 in the eastern city account and many warrants awaiting controller countersignature.
The Scranton Business College issued an illustrated catalogue and will reopen Monday September 1 with a very large enrollment. Those completing a course may secure good positions as demand for graduates remains high. five requests were received on one day. Visitors welcome.
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