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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1898
Page
6
Funeral of William R. Owens drawing large crowds with Rev. W F Watkins and others leading services at North Main Avenue church. James McGowan burial followed a rock collapse death. Hyde Park cemetery. Washington camp plans elaborate celebration. local notices on nightlife closures and community events fill day’s ledger.
The Literary committee of the Enworth league of the Providence Methodist church presents a programme in the church parlors tonight featuring readings and sketches by John Killor, Verne Tayloe, Allie Von Storch, and others, with Miss Thomas conducting and a solo by Red White and Pye. Audience participation and a patriotic address by Mary David are listed.
David H. Price of Edna Avenue is recovering from a serious health issue described as a rare shere ines. Rev. W. C. Watkins delivered a memorial sermon yesterday reflecting on the event and offering comfort.
An advertisement promises rapid relief from head cold and chronic catarrh with Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. It claims a ten minute effect and permanent cure, featuring a testimonial from John E Dell of Paulding and noting local availability by Matthews Liros.
Members of Camps 178 and 233 of the Patriotic Order of True Americans met at their headquarters and marched to Simpson Methodist Episcopal church for their anniversary sermon. The two hundred attendees filled the church with regalia and reserved center aisles as Rev J B Sweet preached from Deuteronomy. The service featured decorations of Washington Lincoln and the order’s motto Wied Our Country and Our Outer.
A Saturday euchre gathering in street rooms honored Mika Bue tevens of Towanda and Mice Heron Williams of Middle Granville. Prizes included a bust of George Washington and other keepsakes. Luncheon followed at one o clock with many local attendees listed among the guests.
Mara R Fern the Sixth street champion roller skater accepts a challenge from HK W Snyder of York state. The race is set for Finley’s hall on Lackawanna avenue next Friday evening. Fern holds records from one to twenty-five miles and hours from one to twenty-four and hopes to add another triumph after a long break due to a fractured knee.
The remains of Orbille Keptelinn six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Julia Keptelinn of 167 Bynon street were conveyed to Ushman Prolyterian church yesterday afternoon for services conducted by Rev Jacob Schoetilnn. Sunday School children viewed the remains and the pallbearers were chosen from the girls. The interment was in Washburn street cemetery.
Pea coal loading at Nyde Park colliery dump has resumed after a period of suspension. Work restarted last week at the breaker area as operations returned to normal.
A medicinal advertisement touts Kemp's Balenm for throat and lung ailments including coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and general throat and lung troubles. The proprietor offers four Bumpty bottles free to convince customers, price 260.
Mrs. Marie Bancock of Grand Rapids Michigan reports ovarian trouble with pain and sleepless nights before using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She says after taking it she feels well with less pain and restored color and energy. She invites other women to write for free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
The Hampton colliery faced a Saturday shutdown due to a broken friction wheel on the engine at Wem esday. Repairs were made at the Oxford shown. Work around the different collieries is dull. The Dodge employee worked five days last week and now work is suspended for the rest of the month. The res shaft employer will be idle until next Thursday.
Mrs James Stoafer and Miss Gwennly Griffiths visit Newark New Jersey. Mr and Mrs Thomas B Price entertain Mrs George B Gard and son visiting from To Wanda Colorado. West Side Tribune rep visiting North Carolina. Will K H Hughes attends care for diarrhoea. Benjamin R B Anthony bottler away from home. Rh J Hughes returns from business trip in western part of state. Miss Jonnie Nichols visits sister Mrs Frank Kourht. Miss Laura Aslem visiting sister Mrs M J McDonnald. John Th Edwards travels to Jacksonville Florida. Miss Kathryn Phillipa and Miss Millrennet Powell spend weekend at Wilkes-Barre. Simpson Social circle to meet this evening.
The paper lists multiple funeral services for Hannah Thomas, Ellie Young, Mrs. John Quighey, Mrs. Ann Nihill, and others, with times and locations. It notes interments at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery and Washburn Street Cemetery, and also covers a trial at Mears Hall, entertainments at churches, a Camp 4 session change, a tea at Washburn Street church parlor, and a promenade concert by Clarke Brothers at department stores.
Inclement weather failed to dampen attendance at patriotic services commemorating Washingtons Birthday at Vickery Street Presbyterian Church. Pastor Nordh and Attorney A J Colborn led readings and remarks as Colborn spoke passionately on American patriotism and unity.
Miss Maude Wigcema visits from Aehley as the Young People society at Coedar Avenue Methodist Church presents an evening program under chairman Fred Jones featuring orchestral overture piano and vocal solos, recitations and duets. The funeral of Mrs. John Quigley will be held at St John’s with interment at Hyde Park Cathedric cemetery. Germania hall hosts the week’s society event a masque dance by Scranton Athlete Club. Verna Jackson’s funeral was held from her home on Cedar Avenue. Local T A B society delegates formed a permanent Tourist Club in Fhittle’s hall to plan August Breton trip and the national Total Abstinence convention.
The Dunmore child of Mr. and Mrs. Elaene Cannen died yesterday and will be buried this afternoon in the Catholic cemetery. W. FL Gibbon returned home from Manley after conducting services there the past week. The Ladies Magdalena assembly plans an evening entertainment and social at Washington hall with dancing and a military drill by Company Fourth regiment AAK of M Co. Grace Moore of Green Ridge visited Laura and Joash Brady on West Drinker Street. The Nonpareil baseball club to hold its first grand entertainment and social at Odd Fellows hall on March 17 with a long program of music, songs, and performances. A birthday party honored Clarence Boon and a separate gathering celebrated Miss Liseie Jeffery at her Grove Street home with games and dancing.
A snap of physician specialists and other professionals listed with addresses in Beranton Scranton and nearby. Includes Kay moved office to Beranton Private Hospital and multiple doctors such as Mary A Silepherd M D and A Trapold specialist in diseases of women with Wyoming Avenue and Beranton locations. Also lists veterinarians, an orchestra, printers, merchants, lawyers and the Tribune Publishing Co. facilities.
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