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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1899
Page
9
The West Scranton death rate rose sharply with nine funerals in two days amid scarlet fever and diphtheria cases. Several houses bore health signs as authorities try to curb contagion. recent funerals included Thomas W. Roberts and Maud Lott with large congregations and floral tributes.
Funeral services and private burials held for T. B. Mansfield Mrs Lewis Miller Mrs Patrick McHadle Mrs Michael Keogh and Mrs John Flaherty. Remains buried at Forest Hill and Cathedral cemeteries with Rev J P Moffat Rev P L Lavelle and Rev W P O'Donnell officiating. Burial at Cathedral and Forest Hill cemeteries.
Rev. and Mrs Mathews delivered the fourth in a series at the First Baptist on The Cove pint. Talks will continue each communion night. Excavations for the new church were delayed by plan revisions. The Simpson Methodist Women’s Home Missionary society meets tonight. Rev T M Rod erick preached at Jackson Street Church yesterday morning and Rev F A Strough of Albany spoke in the evening on The Modern Prodigal to a full auditorium.
Sunday school room overflowed as worshipers filled the Washburn Street Presbyterian church for union services led by Rev. H F Matthews and Rev L F Foster in the morning and evening. Mrs. W H Burdick sang at Plymouth Congregational, and Rev Reese will lead communion next Sunday. BE A Boyle plans lectures in Maryland and Delaware.
A window and in store display near the main entrance showcases dressy neckwear for ladies and gentlemen. The feature highlights ongoing fashion shifts with neckwear at the center of current trends, praising the beauty and artistry of the new dressy effects.
In a display of hundreds of examples only a few resemble each other. Our designs are largely exclusive ensuring that ladies choosing here will not wear the same as everyone else.
When the great main floors are an open promenade to the public shoppers are invited to view the loveliness of the finest neckwear ever shown in this city.
A St Patrick's church meeting reviewed committee reports for the upcoming parish fair. Donations included zero dollar contributions from Hyde Park Father Matthew society and Division No 15 Ancient Order of Hibernians, with more expected. Another meeting is set for tomorrow evening.
The archdeacon Jennings of the diocese of Rolve Idaho and his brother William J. Jennings of Forest City visited long standing friends here. They had not met in over twenty years and toured the city’s principal places of interest and the newly opened land near Round Woods.
An alarm of fire was turned in from box 4 at Ninth and Robinson streets yesterday morning. Flames were found in a frame building adjoining George Brown's on Robinson street. The fire, caused by a defective flue, damaged the dwelling for several hundred dollars. Several Italian families occupied the dwelling and escaped without injury.
The Columbia Hose and Chemical company will elect officers at their regular monthly meeting this evening. Benjamin Watkins and Miss Millie James were married Saturday evening at the Jackson Street Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas de Gruchy performing the ceremony.
G George BF Monies has opened a plumbing establishment on Dickson avenue. Rev W G Simpson will hold special meetings in Asbury Methodist Episcopal church each afternoon and evening this week except Saturday. The Men’s union will hold their regular monthly meeting Thursday evening in the lecture room of the Green Ridge Presbyterian church. I M Lindsay and son Alex spent Saturday hunting near Glenburn. John B Poore of Cappoose avenue returned Friday evening from a business trip to New York and Boston.
An old advertisement praises Grain-O as a nourishing grain drink that strengthens nerves for children and adults. Marketed as a health builder rather than a stimulant, it claims comparable cost to coffee and urges readers to ask grocers for Orala-O.
Otto D. Myers won the aldermanic nomination by a 118 vote margin in a high turnout Second ward caucus. Morris W. Morris led the common council race, Francis J. Olver narrowly defeated Thomas J. Gwynne for school controller, and John B. Owens may run as an independent after losing the alderman bid.
At 6 o clock Saturday morning a fire alarm reported a blaze in a large dwelling on West Market street. The fire spread to a nearby small one story building before firemen arrived. Mrs McNamara occupied the main building and her son John ran a hotel in the adjacent structure. Total loss to hotel stock and buildings is about 11 200 with partial insurance. An overheated stove is blamed for the fire.
Preparations for the cantata titled A Trip to Old Chris are underway as the group plans a performance on December 2. Members practice songs and scenes, inviting community turnouts for the event.
Obituaries report the death of a one year old boy Joseph O Hoyte from diphtheria at 117 Prospect Avenue. his mother and sister are ill. An altar boy from St Peter's Cathedral and student at St Thomas College is praised for his brightness. Funeral Tuesday at 4.9 am in St Peter's Cathedral with burial at Cathedral Cemetery. Also, Morgan Morgan dies in Carbondale age not stated. survived by William T. Morgan and two brothers. funeral this afternoon at 2 from Carbondale residence with pastors Evans and Lewis. Emma Grambo, 10, dies from pearlet fever. third child to die in two weeks. funeral and burial in German Catholic Cemetery No. 5.
Pea coal sells for 1.25 dollars per ton with delivery to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders to C. J. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6683.
The late James FP Jordan was laid to rest Saturday in the Cathedral cemetery after a large funeral procession in Scranton. Family on Pittston Avenue hosted many relatives and friends. remains lay in a black casket at home before a requiem mass at St John’s Church on Field Street. The Roaring Brook conclave of Hep Tasophs attended in body.
Roaring Brook conclave of Henta sophs elected Archon James Hauck provost John Po Kelly secretary M J Biglin treasurer Geo Frable financier A J Mulderig prelite John Imedorf Inspector Thomas Boruks warder James A Walsh sentinel J J Walsh trustees J M Howard R M Haney Richard Kelly Past Archon Charles J Scheuer. Electric City council Royal Arcanum elected officers Regent John J Murphy vice regent W Bresser secretary Emil Bonn collector Oscar Gramboa treasurer Ambrose Herts past regent Peter Winiger trustees BP Winiger sentinel Thomas Kelly.
The Enterprise dancing class meets at Workingmen's hall this evening. Muse by Professor Jornean, Camp 4 of the Patriotic Order Sons of America, convenes at Hartman's hall. Fred Kempe, night janitor at the Delaware and Hudson depot, welcomed a baby boy. The Devaney family mourns the funeral of Bridget Devaney, age 2, from their Stone Avenue home.
A classic remedy named Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised as a faithful friend in need. It claims to soothe husky coughs and breathing difficulties in babes and all ages, relieving irritation and curing colds. Available from Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents through druggists.
The Christian Endeavor Society of Tripp Avenue Christian Church led last night’s devotional services with strong attendance and praise. Revival meetings are expected each evening this week. Officers for the coming year at the First Presbyterian Church include Miss Fanny W. Smith president Fred Dodge vice president John Foley recording secretary Ernest Close treasurer Miss Grace Chamberlain junior superintendent and Miss Lucretia areas assistant junior superintendent.
The board records November as the month with the lowest mortality rate since January 1 1480, noting thirteen deaths in the borough from marasmus diphtheria membranous croup peritonitis paralysis acute meningitis death from injuries still born and nine contagious disease cases including diphtheria and scarlet fever. Comparing last month with the corresponding period, similar trends are observed.
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