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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1898
Page
11
Century Hose Company and driver Joseph Keller raced through fire on Spruce Street to battle a blaze near Forest Court. Firefighters cleared the rear of the flames, with Keller’s nerve credited for limiting the spread. Harry the horse suffered minor burns and the wagon soot.
John Casey, repeatedly charged with beating his wife, faced Alderman Donovan after his wife filed a protection warrant alleging beating and threats to kill. Casey posted $200 bail. failure to appear would send him to jail. Elizabeth Wolf, charged with making threats, also appeared and was held on $200 bail.
Edward Hoyle of Stone Avenue was severely injured Wednesday afternoon at the South Mills after being thrown from a car near a trestle. He will remain home for several days as a twenty foot fall left him badly bruised. Mrs William Cahilin of Cherry Street was confined to her home after injuries received Wednesday afternoon while going up steps.
A resident slipped inside a house and sustained a fractured arm and severe bruising. Owen Langan of 161 Prospect Avenue worked at Booth Steel Ltd. He suffered a severe injury on Thursday with his right hand fingers badly squeezed.
Members of Century Hore company No. 10 of Pittston avenue met last evening and enrolled thirteen new members led by John Shea Patrick Flynn Laula Kneller Jacob Sohns Henry Zebler Arthur Durdendorf Lorenz Haverstray Frank Dumbacher Louie Phillips and Patrick Finnerty. They plan to attend funeral services for late Caster Hartman with Ringgold band. Officers nominated include President Charles Graff Emil Bent vice president Henry J. Spraks recording secretary William Tannler financial secretary Rudolph Schafer treasurer Edwin Frable foreman Joseph Hickman Louie Westpfahl Charles Wirt pipemen Joseph Hickman Henry Heinz Frite Sauer Louis Bumbacher Peter Ranner Charles Wirt Jacob Hafner Edwin Frable trustees Charles Graff A Hart and Loula Wenzel.
In West Scranton William J Shug a miner at Briggs mines suffered a jaw dislocation while yawning at work. He could not close or speak until Dr J J Roberts eased the jam with a thumb push and a click freed his voice. A splint later kept the muscle in place.
A well attended program at Sumter Avenue Presbyterian Church last evening featured recitations by Mrs. Jones-Cordon and Misses Hughes and Tewksbury, solos by Mrs. Foster and Miss Jones, instrumental duets, violin and organ pieces, and a final chorus. Refreshments followed the event.
Funeral services for Addison Sweetser were held at 1216 Washburn Street with Rev. J P Moffatt and Rev. Thomas de Gruchy officiating. A quartette sang as the cortege accompanied the body to Forest Hill cemetery for interment. Pallbearers included Thomas Carson Daniel Evans William Davis and John Muir.
The funeral of Edward R. Jones was held yesterday afternoon from 15 Hale Street at 2.30 pm with large attendance. Members of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, Order of Red Men, and Bellevue Mine Accidental Fund were well represented. Rev. J. T. Morris officiated at Washburn Street Cemetery. pall-bearers were chosen from the lodges and fund.
Edward Smith of Waverly returns from visiting friends. Misses Bellerton and Margaret King of Jackson street return from Jermyn. Mrs. Thomas Sweet entertains Mrs Edward Hoskins of Avoca. Mr and Mrs I Titman visit Portland. Wright Broadbent is ill. John Reid critically ill. Mrs William Bortree returns from Craigs. Guests include Mrs J Hunter and Mrs W Nesbitt. Several visits to Wilkes Barre and Clark's Green noted.
Preparations for a Hoys Brigade at Scranton Street Baptist Church are led by Prof. John Armstrong. The Ladies Lyceum Tourist Club plans a social at St David's hall on Wednesday evening February 9. The Ladies Aid of South Main Avenue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church will hold a festival at the church Tuesday evening February 8.
Local items announce ser vices and social events across Scranton area. Supper and music at Clarke Bros stores for promenade prep. Lincoln birthday observance planned February 11. Supper at Martha Evane residence February 17 by St Mark's Lutheran Women. Holy Cross church fair reopens basement sale of articles. Funeral pallbearer procedures discussed for safer handling. Plymouth Congregational to host Rev Daniel D Davies from Minneapolis. Fidelian society sulphur diamond social February to be held at Jackson Street Baptist church. Flashlight party hosted by Fred Struening and guests listed. Railroad Young Men's Christian Association clam chowder supper February 1 at Depue home. Ripples Temperance lodge meets at Evans Hall tonight at 7 40.
Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and phrenologist at 412 North Main Avenue offers readings and consultations in a midwest town storefront setting with emphasis on personal guidance and character analysis.
Elias B Griffin aged 2 dies at sister’s home after paralysis. Survived by two brothers Worthington and Randall. funeral Sunday private at Dunmore Cemetery. Mrs Thomas Evans dies after two days illness at 925 North Main Ave born in Aberdare South Wales. husband nine children survive. James L Wilber dies aged five years six months at daughter Mrs Dee Graw’s home KM Gibson Street. funeral Monday Feb 7 at 2 o'clock.
Department of Agriculture data reveal vast farm animal inventories including 15,121,087 horses valued near 500 million dollars, 16,197,556 milch cows, 2,278,106 mules, 204,722 sheep and 425,127 hogs. Overall farm and mass stock totaled about 7.92 million dollars with value declines noted for horses.
The article cites historic annual crop data with high wheat prices reaching 2.18 per bushel in 1544 from 151,004 bushels on 1,424.4 acres, crop value about SH 775,008, and 61,78,000 bushels of the largest corn crop at SH 916,807 on vast acreage. It notes corn at 4 cents and 2 cents per bushel in early years, potatoes values and production, and U S share of world cotton.
An advertisement claims Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart relieves symptoms in minutes and cures heart palpitations. W H Musselman of G A R Wellsport Pa reports two bottles cured his palpitation and smothering spells, describing himself as a new man.
Wae riding on West Market Street sustained a spine injury. Mason Sewell’s head gashed while coasting on Market Street. Steve caused a fire in Mia Williams’ millinery store. Gwillym Jones injured at West Ridge colliery when struck by a mule kick to the eye. Jones unconscious, taken to his parents’ home at 206 Parker Street. doctor has faint hopes of saving the eye.
John Reagan of Brick avenue was hurt when a cutter toppled on West Market street Thursday afternoon. A physician found a slight spine injury after the mishap. Moses Sewell of Green Ridge escaped serious harm when a coasting sled collided with an iron bridge, gashing his forehead and requiring treatment at Dr. Sureth’s office.
A serious fire nearly occurred last evening at Mrs Jane Williams millinery on Wayne avenue when an oil stove heating the stove ignited nearby combustibles. A small blaze was quickly extinguished before significant damage occurred.
A quiet but pretty marriage took place Wednesday afternoon at the Providence Presbyterian church parsonage with Rev. George E. Guild officiating. The couple, Elizabeth Van Bergan and Wells V. Hockenberry, were accompanied by the bride’s sister Misa Carrie Van Bergan and groom’s attendant John Moyer. A reception followed at the home of Mrs. Hockenberry’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Van Bergan, on Court Street.
Members of the Ladies' Aid at North Main Avenue Baptist Church host a Thursday dinner honoring Mrs Eliza Wanna of Deacon Street. Attendees include Rev W G Watkins and others. Dr W W Jenkins relocates his family from Peckville. an informal reception by Miss Lillian Jones and Warren Reese precedes a night of games and music with Rev Watkins to preach.
Tomorrow at North Main Avenue Baptist and First Welsh Baptist churches hold baptisms, communions, and English sermons led by Rev. Horace Peckover and Rev. W. F. Davis. John Hopkins dies. his funeral at 2 pm at West Market Street home with burial in Washburn Street cemetery. Community events include a Young People’s Society entertainment, a wedding pageant in Providence, and a lively party at Deacon Street residence with many local residents in attendance.
The coming election looks hot as Democrats split into two factions each organizing house to house canvasses to win votes. Republicans show encouraging outlook though doubt remains strong about voter turnout and possible suffrage disenfranchisement on the seventh. Michael King campaigns for mother justice and the Daniel O Connor council debate discusses compulsory education harming the poorer classes.
A dense listing shows doctors and specialists with offices across Scranton and nearby streets including Dr Kay at Scranton Private Hospital corner Wyoming Ave and Mulberry St, Dr Frey at Scranton Savings Bank Ride, Dr Trapold on Wyoming Ave, Dr Amoreaux at 14 Adams, and lawyers Repogle to Wilard Warren Knapp to Jessup. Also Veterinarian Dr Rook at 124 Linden St and various firms like Bauer’s Orchestra and Megarger Brothers printers.
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