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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1898
Page
6
A horse team from Casey and Kelly brewery bolted on South Washington Avenue after a harness break. The steers descended a steep grade with several small dogs briefly attached to the wagon hole. No injuries occurred as bystanders and a quick driver control prevented damage.
Funeral rites for Adan Dinners of Irving Avenue were held at St Peter's Cathedral Wonelock Rendoo Rh with a large crowd. Reverent Feeley led a requiem as 1000 mourners followed to Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers included M Hicharieon and J Garvey among others, with Anthony McDonald and Charlie Davis as flower bearers. The late Mrs John P B Silvon's funeral at St Peter's Cathedral featured Feeley preaching the sermon and a large attendance with graveside interment at Hyde Park. Pallbearers listed include Anthony Home and M Leonard. George Allen infant from 106 Prospect Avenue was laid to rest at Forest Hill Cemetery after a private service. Thomas Mulliney was remembered in a morning service at 522 Birch Street with interment at St John’s Church Cemetery.
A large turnout of friends and relatives attended the requiem mass celebrated by the rector Hev. John Moffitt. He delivered a funeral sermon as well. Floral tributes were exquisite and the cortege bore the remains to Hyde Park Catholic cemetery for burial.
Neighbors report a man using a horse and cutter in lower South Scranton on a frigid day. The animal collapsed outside a hotel after being neglected and left without food or blanket. Local residents assist the horse owner but the creature perished from the cold.
John McHugh, 17, was committed to county jail by Alderman Ruddy in the Twentieth ward for aggravated assault on his grandmother Mrs. Michael Ruane of 1417 Coda Avenue where he lived. The motive and full details were unclear though neighbors noted his recent troubled behavior after months of otherwise steady work. Mrs. Ruane, about 60, lived with her grandson.
Robert Donnelly and Hichard May ock of Fig street return from a Western trip. Anthony Haffner of Pittston avenue nears Klondike trip plans. Miss Josephine Nuegeler of Alder street to wed William Miller of Prospect avenue with ceremony Friday at the bride’s parent home. Miss Vera Moulder and Otto Trass of Routh Scranton plan to marry Saturday at the bride’s parent home on Alder street.
An advertisement touts Dr Agnew's Ointment as a cure for itching piles with thousands of testimonials. It claims relief in 3 to 6 nights and lists a price of 35 cents. Sold by Matthews Bros.
The Globe Warehouse advertises coats at 1890 price with sizes 32 to 46 and Misses’ wear. It notes earlier prices ranged from 4.00 to 0.00, claiming many items lacked making costs. February brings spring goods and a push to complete clearance of coat stock.
Hand Today presents first ideas for spring skirts with separate designs. The catalog highlights striking novelties and notable details to catch shopper interest.
Obituary recounts ex alderman William G. Oram of Clifford aged 77 born 1820 in Susquehanna county and his role in Scranton Beranton development. Also notes Addison Sweetser’s death at 1.20 am at 1216 Washburn street and funeral plans. Both men linked to early city programs and local families.
Addison Sweetser 78 died after an extended decline at his daughter Mrs. George Watkins’s home 1218 Washburn Street Scranton. A brickmaker by trade he led yards and supervised works for the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company and Hon William Connell’s brick yard. He served as a borough school director and was a Peon Avenue Baptist church charter member. He left active work three months ago and is survived by his wife five children three brothers and a sister. He voted in every presidential election since coming of age and hoped to vote in the Pel. 16 election.
Funeral services will be held at the residence Friday morning at 10 o'clock with interment to follow at Forest Hill. The notice records a family funeral and burial arrangements in a local community.
A mysterious runaway horse caused a scene last night on Washburn street. About 9 o clock it dashed from Washburn to Main and disappeared. Near Hyde Park avenue one of the two reins was broken while the other end remained attached. The rider or riders could not be found. The animal was later traced to Third street near Broadway in Bellevue where Michael Cafferty of 27 Broadway captured it. He will return the horse to its owner after identification. The horse was injured, foaming and bleeding from wounds on legs and shoulders, and Cafferty cared for it at his barn.
Hyde Park Tent No 268 Knighths of Maconhees held a Feb 1 meeting in South Main hall where KE L Tallman installed officers for the next term. The event included a joint smoke with Scranton Tent 254, speeches by prominent members, and three new applications for Tent 266.
Reported boisterous gatherings after class at old No 4 on Eynon Street lead to police complaints. After dusk youths assemble at the corner of Eynon Street and South Main Avenue and shower mud, snow and vile language, endangering pedestrians. A gentleman escorting a young lady had his hat broken by a thrown stone.
Mr and Mrs William W Chage return from Pittston. Miss Marie Eaton home from Carbondale. Miss May Clark hosts Mrs W Olden from Carbondale. Mrs D B Evans hosts on Swetland. Miss Emma Jones visits Scranton friends. Mr T W Smith visiting Town. W A Heid in Pittston on business. Miss Cora Thomas returns from Pittston. George Zintel, formerly of Tenth, now an orderly at Bellevue Hospital in New York.
Rev W A Spaulding of Elmhurst addressed a large audience at the revival meeting at Scranton Street Pantiat church. The Yoke Fellows and Railroad Young Men's Christian Association aided last night at the Kimpeon Methodist church revival.
Henry Evans Jr aged three suffered a crushed foot yesterday afternoon while out playing at 1012 Wash Livin street. It is unclear if he attempted to hitch a bob or if a coaster struck his foot. Dr J J Roberts attends him. In other news Gus Eynon celebrated his twelfth birthday with friends at 125 North Hyde Park Avenue, as preparations began for a Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church program tomorrow including recitations music and a fayrot social with refreshments for fifteen cents.
MKS Fenton Clairvoyant and phrenuologist located at 44 North Main Avenue listed in West Side directory.
James Clifford of Cincinnati visited Minooka as a traveling salesman yesterday. Mrs John Mulining of New York stayed with her parents on Gilmore avenue. Mrs Miha Waleh of Gilmore avenue leaves today for Fitthburg for a permanent move. George James known as Saft Shell, Democratic windlime for supervisor, toured the town yesterday. John Dorsey and Frank Goughen of Pitieton visited friends on South Alain street.
Funeral of Mr. Mantey and Mrs. McDonnell held at St Marys Catholic Church. Requiem Masses celebrated. Mr. Newcomb of Throop Street badly injured his eyes. Two young men plan Klondike trip. Seventeenth anniversary of Christian Endeavor observed by Presbyterian church on Chestnut Street with regional church delegation. Amos R Wells program centers on locomotive themed wheels. Rev. William F F Gibbons presided. Miss Kiva Dorgey recited Mona’s Water. The Presbyterian Society, established 1886, now over thirty members. officers listed.
Yesterday morning Dunmore mourned two prominent residents Mrs P D Manley and Mrs Mary McDonnell both buried after high masses at St Marys church. Clergy from Havre de Grace Treyb Pa and Scranton led services with elaborate floral tributes and pallbearers named among local and area families.
A dangling iron door in the sidewalk in front of Potter's Meat Market on Main Avenue led to Mr. Newcomb of Throop Street slipping and suffering a serious eye injury last Sunday evening. A physician, Dr. Garvey, attended him, with prognosis not expecting permanent damage.
Vincent McGuregle and John Duffy of the Exchange hotel announce plans to travel to the Klondike in search of gold. They have requested assistance or information to support their expedition.
The Tribune notes McGargie and Duffy, both young men, intend to leave Dunmore around March 14 for a crossing of the continent. McGargie, though missing an arm, believes many would join if they could afford it.
The Throop line opened by the Street railway company with regular car service starting yesterday. Neptune Engine Company No. 1 will hold a regular meeting tomorrow night. A local electric light issue at Chestnut and Drinker streets caused a "broken circuit" last night. Council expenses show a $459.73 electric light bill with $2.52 deductible for nights policed. Republicans planned meeting last night but it did not occur. Democrats meet tonight at Manley’s Hall. There are 2,167 school children ages 6 to 18 in the borough. In town, Miss Lilly Swift of Syracuse visits friends. Miss Marie Johnson of Wilkes-Barre attends. Mrs. Harry Evans of Wilkes-Barre visits T. J. Jones’ Apple Street home.
A regular rehearsal for the Christian Endeavor choir is set for this evening at the North Main Avenue Presbyterian church. The Anthracite Polo Club and the Casing Club of Pittston will play polo at Company Harmory tonight followed by skating.
Miss Margaret Wilton hosted a large group at her Breaker street home with games and music. Attendees included Loretta Murray Mamie Phipps Emeline Lanyon Beatrice Hudson Mable Shepherd Lulu Courtright Blanche Williams Agnes Turnbull and others. Separate notices mention Sadie Fivane visiting from Philadelphia and guests David Blackwell and Michael Corscoran visiting local residents. Kate Henry returned from Plymouth visits.
Five lots of men s footwear offered with calf leather, patent leather and enamel options. Lot 1 includes $4 to $5 styles. Lot 2 calf lace and congress. Lot 3 needle toe hand sewn. Lot 4 solid leather congress lace. Lot 5 light dress and double sole working shoes. Prices range from 1.50 to 4.00.
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