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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1898
Page
6
Funeral services for Ethel, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B D Jones of Jackson Street, noted in West Scranton items. Also mentions Baptist Young People Rally planned and social notes from the city.
Funeral services were held yesterday at the parental residence 168 Jackson street for Ethel Jones with friends and relatives in attendance. Rev Thomas De Gruchy of the Jackson Street Baptist church officiated. The remains were interred at Washburn street cemetery with pallbearers Frank Jones Weeley Jones Klieve Evans and Lewis Davis.
Friday February 11 a grand rally of Baptist Young People's unions from Northeastern Pennsylvania will be held at the First Welsh Baptist Church on South Main Avenue. Unions from the Wyoming Lackawanna and Schuylkill valleys will participate with literary and musical features and speakers from this region and beyond. Prof James R Hugkes leads the planning committee overseeing the elaborate programme.
Attorney J RR Edwards and Robert Williams returned from a visit in New York City. Mr and Mrs William Davis of Piy-
Mallcarrier Kleager Evans of North Hyde Park avenue lies seriously ill after a visit with friends. Alfred Twining associate editor of the Times spent the Sabbath with friends in Nanticoke. Emma Frank of North Hyde Park avenue returned from Wilkes-Barre. Mrs J Hesigue of Wayne county visits Mrs Roscoe Conkling of North Garfield avenue. Mrs George B. Saxe a North Main avenue milliner is in New York City on business.
Dr G B Reynolda and Dr J Z Roberts will serve as house physicians at the Westside hospital this month. Community groups plan a fair, cantata rehearsals, and church programs fill the social calendar as committees press forward with events and meetings.
Mrs Fenton operates as a clairvoyant and phrenologist at 412 North Main Avenue offering readings and head shape analysis. Local notices list her as a service provider in the neighborhood.
Testimony praises Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart claiming relief from acute heart suffering within thirty minutes. Advert suggests instant action after ingestion and notes Matthews Bros as the seller location 29 Da.
A shopper friendly notice touts bargains with present season weights in wool cotton and union goods. The Scrantonian story is cited as eloquent proof of value and value driven pricing.
The second in a series by Marquette council and Young Men's Institute drew a large crowd at St Marys Hall despite bad weather. Debaters from Marquette council argued monarchy offers stability, while visiting council speakers defended a republic. Judges declared the debate a draw after detailed critique.
The funeral for Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, was held yesterday from their Urick avenue home with Rev. Dr. R. B. Jones of the Welsh Congregational church presiding. Interment followed at Washburn Street cemetery. Catherine Kelly, aged resident, died yesterday and services were at Holy Hosary church with Rev. P. J. Lynott. Interment took place at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
W H L Pearce will perform at the Company HO armory Friday evening February 4 under the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor North Main Avenues church. In a letter he extolls the electromotoscope as Edison’s 1899 model, a modern marvel delivering awe inspiring, delightful entertainment with remarkable animated scenes.
A large heavy bobsled owned by Moree Brothers and the West Side bottlers descended West Market Street hill, gaining speed and colliding with horses. The carriage overturned at North Main avenue. the driver was thrown but held onto the reins and escaped with a few bruises.
David H. Price suffered a deep gash in his left hand after a hatchet slipped during cellar repairs on Edna avenue. He required three stitches and injury was treated locally.
The board of health issued six certificates noting cerebrospinal meningitis as the cause of death for children four years old or younger, with one listing merely meningitis. The board says the disease is not recorded as contagious. The six cases exclude the Hughes and Davies on the West Side. Names include Ethel Morgan, Thomas Sannerki, James McGuire, William F. Arnold, Anna Mee-Govern, and Jennie Moon with ages and addresses listed alongside attending doctors.
Report notes no deaths from the disease and no new cases yesterday. Mentions West Market Street and Dr Herman Hease in concise health brief.
The funeral for J. M. Nicholson was held at 10 o'clock this morning from his Maple street home in Kingston. Kingston lodge No. 709 Independent Order of Odd Fellows attended, with Revs. F. von Krug and Dr. Sprague presiding. Pallbearers included Jamon and Franklin Franck, Joel Walp, Amos Shores, C Lach, and Robert Casper. Remains buried in Salem, Wayne county, at 11:00 a.m. on the Delaware TacKawanna and Western train. no grave services beyond Odd Fellows ritual.
Judge Purdy of Honesdale will preside in the equity suit of Joseph Fellows against Cornelius and J Stanley Smith in Keyser Valley. The case, continued due to Purdy's time, concerns a 61 acre tract and a deed to Cornelius Smith's son given for legal services. Fellows alleges the deed remains on record and seeks relief.
Coroner Longstreet notified of a suspicious death in Blakely borough involving George Solomon and Ethel Solomon regarding their child. An autopsy will determine if the infant was stillborn or thrown into a cesspool, with an inquest possible at John Mowell's hotel if foul play is suspected.
Yesterday was deadline for nomination papers across boroughs townships and the county. The county commissioners plan to begin ballot preparation and will request an opinion from County Solicitor Knapp on poor director nominations. They question if a poor director can be voted for in Third district of the Sixth ward annexed from Lackawanna township and seek clarity on district lines before printing ballots.
The Democrat nominee T. J. Jennings has not notified City Chairman J. Campbell of any change to the short term ticket. The Tribune and Times report a shift that the city committee disputes as false and unproven this morning.
In Dunmore last night Smiths store hosted a Young Mens Reading club meeting selecting officers including Victor Pinkney as chairman and Howard Gibbons as secretary. They formed boards, appointed committees for a relief association, and discussed local political and fire department matters including tax issues and chief renomination.
In South Scranton residents revive the Meadow Brook Association after nine years. A meeting elected officers including S. Spraks as president and Joseph F. Coon as vice president, with Ambrose Hers as treasurer and M. J. Ketrick as secretary. The new board includes John F. Gibbons, M. J. Ruddy, and others as directors. Shares will be reissued and the group resumes business.
A pair of dog bite incidents in South Scranton last week left Frederick Herbster four severely injured in the right leg and John J. Gordon of Willow street with a badly lacerated finger. Both wounds required cauterization by Dr Kolb and left victims in pain but with no further complications reported.
Bt Marys Glee and Dramatic Club plans elections next Monday in Bt Mhares hall. Officers named include President Joseph Kramer and Peter Retur. Vice Presidents John Fieck and Charles Rosur. Treasurer Frank Kluse and A Hierbster. Financial Secretary Frank Stienaeck and Preink Scheller. Recording Secretary George Mies and Joseph Fleck. Auditor John Mlef and Frederick Werle. A fourth naval banquet is set for Wednesday Feb 1, with committee members Adam Brier Peter Rosa Joby Mines tied B A Herbster.
WENT THROUGH THE 1k, Livbart Hronk and Fred Werner of Brook street enjoy the sport of skating on the Surrey rink when a mishap at the corner of Irvink avenue and Nin street leads to a dangerous fall. The two youths, not the regular skaters, face a frosted weak ice spot as a tempers rise between sense and chance.
Two participants narrowly avoided danger during an exhibition when the ice broke causing both to plunge into about three feet of icy water. Bystanders rushed to assist as spectators watched the perilous moment unfold.
Hastings, a South mill steel worker on Elm street, had his right foot badly mashed when a large pig iron piece fell yesterday. Dr Walsh treated the wound. Funeral services were held yesterday for Helen Mayock of 435 Palm street with a Mass at St Johns and interment at Hyde Park cemetery. Peter Maloney’s funeral from Stone avenue featured a St John’s church requiem and Hyde Park burial. Janes Hagan of Baltimore visits, while Mrs John Gibron’s funeral is today from Prospect avenue to St Peters cathedral with Hyde Park interment. Miss Mary Spirring of Kingston and the Misses Shean of Orchard street are mentioned. Engagement announced between Joseph Hannon and Harriet Brown.
Multiple notices report deaths in Scranton and nearby towns. Anthony Lennard of North Scranton dies at home. funeral today at 2 PM with Holy Howard services and Dunmore cemetery burial. Mary McDonnell, widow of Anthony McDonnell, dies at Chestnut Street home. funeral announced later. John Reel, 165 years, dies at 14 Flair Avenue. private funeral and Forest Hill burial. Thomas Mullaney of 624 Beech Street dies after three days. funeral and St John’s Church services planned. Mrs Jones of Lincoln Street dies suddenly. funeral Wednesday at 2 PM. Kate Cannen of Rayhead Avenue, brain fever. funeral Wednesday at 2 PM with Hyde burial.
An engraved map of Alaska with routes and supplies is offered free by F. J. Moore General Agent Nickel Plate Road at 23 Exchange Street Buffalo New York. The advertisement promises details on transportation charges and cost of fame.
A large, enthusiastic crowd is expected at Music Hall tomorrow night for the Judge Ryan boxing bout. Fans from Camden, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Wilkes-Barre, Carbondale, Pittston and other towns will attend. Ryan arrives at 6 50 p m with his handlers and Skelly. Judge stays in Carbondale with sparring partner Hobby Dobbs. Both fighters are in top shape and aim to win for a potential title and prize money.
Mrs. Jones of West Scranton obtained a warrant for George Fletcher after showing a neck scar she says was inflicted with a razor. Fletcher posted $200 bail and faced an alderman hearing. A larceny by bailee warrant was later sworn out against Mrs. Jones over missing funds.
Scranton men have purchased the Baldwin paint works at Wyoming and plan to file for a charter to form The Imperial Stain Paint and Filler Company. The initial charter lists George D. Brown W C Baldwin C S Jacobs John A Duckworth and A L Francis. The firm will factory filler varnish paints and shingle stains with a warehouse in Scranton and a plant to follow.
The Scranton Liederkranz announces an Annual Masquerade Ball at their hall on Monday night February 7. Tickets are available at Driesen's located at 28 Lacks Avenue.
A dense directory listing physicians surgeons attorneys and businesses in Scranton Pennsylvania. It notes Dr Kay moving to Beranton Private Hospital and lists multiple doctors with addresses and office hours, attorneys with firms and office locations, veterinary services, a printer supplies firm, a woodware dealer, a school of the Lackawanna, and a music orchestra. The piece also includes real estate and business ads and a note about The Tribune Publishing Co facilities.
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