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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1898
Page
6
A confectionery store on Brick Avenue owned by Henry Clew was entered by burglars late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. They forced a window to gain entry and took cash and small items. Police have several local youths under surveillance as the investigation continues.
A small house on Mary Street owned by Dominick Padden and used as a club by several young men burned to the ground yesterday morning. Fire alarms were delayed until Leggett's engine hose reached Box 4. Liberty and Excelsior hose companies arrived too late to save the structure. The blaze likely started from an overheated stove.
The Providence Presbyterian church hosted Frank F. Marshall, musical director of the general assembly, to introduce The Hymnal, the new church book replacing Songs of the Sanctuary. A large choir practiced, and congregational singing yesterday was directed personally by Marshall, noted for his congregational singing leadership.
The eisteddfod of the First Welsh Baptist church in Providence will be held March 17 with prizes for singing and recitations. Main prizes include 20 dollars for a choir of at least twenty voices and 100 dollars for a choir of children under 15. further prizes will be announced by secretary Mvain W. Lewis of 1707 Summit Avenue.
James Haggerty, a Marvine mine worker, sustained painful burns Saturday during an explosion at the mine. He was injured while wandering near the blast area and received medical attention.
An abandoned mine section caused a lamp explosion injuring Hagerty mildly. Funeral plans for the Hughes infant are announced. McMonnamon receives a wound from a mule. Williams departs for Plymouth for work. Annie Harris visits family in Lepretts Street. Company H spring inspection set with Major Millar in Harmory. Cowles travels to New York on business. Lincoln Lodge initiates several candidates. Lewis hosts a large gathering. a Tom Thum wedding is featured at Providence Presbyterian church with a Ladies' Foreign Missionary society fundraiser aiding missions. Rubin baptizes converts in the Christian church.
Measrs John McCrea and John Gallagher were in Pittston on Sunday. Holden mine suspended operations indefinitely. Thomas R. Lovering the Republican school director candidate is praised for his record. John Walters of Goshen visited West Minooka. James Jeffers socialized with Wilkes-Barre friends. Frank Toole, Republican supervisor candidate, is regarded for his re election potential.
Live news from West Scranton reports a gang of youths nightly prowling Hyde Park and Bromley avenues at Jackson street intersections. Police warn arrests will follow if acts continue after mud throwing injuring an elderly woman and a store window at Myde Park avenue and Jackson street shattered.
Joseph Van Gorden was released after Alder man John collected a $2 fine for drunkenness amid embezzlement allegations from William Compton who withdrew the embezzlement charge. Walter Major, age seventeen, faces jail for a grave accusation by his brother Fred M. Major concerning Artie, the nine year old step daughter. The case reflects a tense sequence with family, authority, and the police at West Side station.
The Ladies Auxiliary No. 344 of the O U A M hosts a Valentine social and entertainment on Monday evening February 14, 1898 in St. David's hall. Tickets at the door. Program features piano solos, duets, club swinging, banjo and mandolin, songs, recitations and performances by listed local performers.
Miss Carrie Straub daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Straub Edwards court and William Quick of Jackson street wed Saturday morning at 10 80 oclock in the Straub home officiated by Rev Philip F Zizelmann Zion German Lutheran Mifflin avenue guests praised the ceremony then shared a generous wedding repast the couple depart for New York City returning to reside locally both seen as well known West Beranton young people.
Lovers of fine art can purchase reproductions of famous works this evening at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church in a sale organized by the art bureau of the Ladies' Home Journal. Fifty pictures shrines and drawings will be shown to raise funds for church debt with a brief literary and musical program and a silver offering at the door.
Walter Stallemith of Pittston visits West Scranton friends while Miss Etta Davies of Blakely and Miss Agnes Williams of Peckville spend time with local hosts. Mrs J M Geiger hosts Dr and Mrs Reynolds of Reading at North Main. Frank Belden of New Haven visits with family. Mrs Andrew A Robertson of North Rebeccs Avenue and daughter are also featured.
Column touts Kemp's Baleam as effective cough remedy with immediate impact after first dose. Claims readers should try it before medicines fail and notes free trial sizes at druggists.
James P. Harris and many Wilkes-Barre residents host or visit friends and relatives across nearby towns. Several Illnesses are noted, including Franklin Lott seriously ill and Mrs. Davies improving, with guests from Jackson Street to Elmira and Binghamton.
At a recent congregation meeting Mrs. B G Beddoe organist at Scranton Street Baptist Church was chosen temporary chorister to fill Thomas G Evans vacancy and sustain the choir. Also reported the wrong man linked to a Sumner avenue shooting. another man is involved. Several evening social and entertainment events listed with admission fees. Funeral notices for Tate Robert R James and Catharine McCann announced with services and interment plans. The city sees gatherings by Ladies Auxiliary AOM, Lady Crozier Lodge, and Lincoln Literary Society. A note on a planned double male quartette and a private orchestra meeting appears.
South Scranton reports a warrant for William Miles of South Scranton on felonious assault charges against Richard Bavers of the Twelfth ward. Bavers, an employee of Scranton Traction, was attacked by three intoxicated men near the Pitts ton avenue and Hickory street intersection. Miles allegedly struck with a knife, injuring Bavers in the leg.
The Friday evening event hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Connolly celebrated guests Mr. and Mrs. Anthony McDonnell of Buffalo. Friends of Columbia council No 1 YM I enjoyed a gala in Pharmacy hall with refreshments served by Mrs Connolly.
Loyal members of the South Scranton branch of the Young Women's Chinelan association held a regular session Friday evening with a short literary and musical program led by secretary Miss Van Noridt and assisted by Miss Mimne Clearwater. Mrs Eva Ripple and Mrs J Deacon attended and spoke to the group.
Borgess Powell voices confidence in Republican prospects as Dunmore prepares for the counts at Boyles' hall. Borough committees meet to finalize polling plans with several party supporters present, signaling a likely GOP victory. Republican candidates include Treasurer Louis Engle Auditor H F Marshall Street Commissioner George H M Jackson and School Directors Henry Webber Harry M Spencer.
Rev C H Hayes returns to the pulpit at the Methodist church after illness though not fully recovered. A large congregation attended the evening sermon as his health was noted.
Miss Ann Horan returns from Philadelphia visit. Mrs J W Devine and Mrs John McCue return from Binghamton. Charles Pinnell arrives from New York after seeing relatives. John Flannery and spouse settle in on Elm Street after wedding trip. Several others visit friends, attend dinners, or engage in local activities including Wilted names and new ownership of Pat M the racer.
An old advertisement notes Antal Extracts and related wine products from Washington Chemical Co. It appears as a fragmented trade listing mentioning wine and various chemical items in a period tone.
A church fair at Holy Cross Saturday night awarded multiple prizes. Joseph Guerrity won the bicycle in the Jamon Burke versus Joseph Guerrity contest. Other winners included Ti egele John Walsh ten sketch Nellie Donohue sewing machine John Colli vant picture of Rev. O Donnell Mr Jorn Kaney side board Daniel Kelleher die of wine James Burke cook book Nellie Lally. The fair closed Saturday night.
Mrs Rachel Williams wife of W W Williams died Saturday morning at the residence age 73 after a lone illness. She came to America as a young girl with her parents and lived in Scranton for forty years. She was kind and charitable and leaves a husband and six adult children Mrs Tawkins Mrs David Thomas Mrs Donn A Morgan Mrs David T Griffiths Mrs George Heen and John J Williams, all residents of this city. Funeral services will be at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock with interment at Wasiturn Street cemetery.
Readers submit personal opinions with names. the Tribune publishes those letters and notes it bears no responsibility for stated views.
Scranton Republican notes say no action was taken yet on vaccination rules for public school admission. A board member acted solo ordering teachers to admit unvaccinated children, prompting a rebuke and forthcoming final action at the next meeting to decide whether by laws must be changed or the member restrained.
Carlsbad is hailed as a source of youth with Sprudel lauded as a natural remedy for constipation stomach catarrh dyspepsia liver and kidney complaints and diabetes. The ad urges outdoor exercise and authentic Eisner & Menperson Co. signature on each package.
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