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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1898
Page
6
West Scranton and City Suburban residents enjoyed orderly New Year events with parties and church gatherings. The Boranton Street Baptist and Chestnut Street Presbyterian groups held cantatas and receptions while the West Side Hospital reported steady donations and tours, aided by nurses and a visiting nurse team.
Constable Tim othy Jones and Constable John Davies lead a driving push against unlicensed hotel operations. John and Theresa Dudlin surrendered bail after a license dispute, while John Brown and others faced Alderman John for selling without license or to minors.
Members of St Leo's Battalion met yesterday at St David's Hall North Main Ave for a regular gathering. Officers elected at the last meeting were installed amid large attendance including visitors from related groups. Twelve new members were enrolled as the secretary reported six months of splendid funding.
Local residents share house warmings and weekend visits across Scranton Wilkes Barre Elmira and nearby towns. Notable names include Morgan Wallace Price Youngs Meoff Shea Jordan Armstrong Hawkins Deitrick Long O Boyle Connors Phillipa and others visiting relatives and friends during New Year period.
At a West Scranton Lodge No 497 meeting held recently at Co operative hall officers were elected led by Past Commander Charles Shears and Councilor Frank Neave Other key posts include recording secretary A E Spencer and treasurer William Christ The fire origin on Lafayette street remains a mystery.
Second hand furniture cash for anything to sell including furniture stoves and tools. Call to see stock of J King on West Lackawanna Avenue Mesfenton Clairvoyant and phenologist listed at 412 North Main Avenue.
Mrs Thomas Thomas of Uniondale visits friends while Mrs Sarah A Roberts of Forest City guests John Henry and family in Warren street. Pete Goodrich returns from Bridgeton Conn. Charles Klotz funeral held from Oak Street home with Rev George E Guild officiating and Forest Hill cemetery interment. Liberty Howe company officers elected led by Walter W Simpson and J W Birtley. Hertha Simms leaves Weet Market Street for Mansfeld State Normal School. Revival services planned at Puritan Congregational Church led by Rev Horace Perkonyer and Guy Osterhout after visit with Mrs N P Oxterhout.
Oak street resident left for Philadelphia and Mire Phoebe Smith visited Wilkes-Barre. John Crown sails to Ohio for study at Hiram College. John Rooney spent New Years in Pittston. George Campbell assaulted at a Grove street boarding house. offenders fined or jailed. F B&W Speciality to hold annual concert Feb 23. Grace Williams returns to Mansfield State Normal school. Daniel Price hosts Richmondale visitors. Jeanette Myron returns home after Susquehanna visit. Alexander Aikman resumes Dickson colliery foreman duties. Edward McGlynn promoted at Marvine mine. Keystone Literary and Dramatic club banquet held at St Mary’s hall.
A Green Ridge New Year party at Daniel and Pepper Lee’s home on Gard ner avenue drew many neighbors and friends including the Barrowcliffs Grice Perrys Larneds Drakes and others. Ford Pratt visits New York and Glen Cove. Minnie Welles returns from Walkesbarre. A surprise party for Walter Heckman on Sanderson avenue concluded the year. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Appleman of Throwp is reported, and Asbury Methodist Episcopal Sunday School officers are listed. J H Zummo returns from New York City.
Miss Julia Pasetk of Hilair Avenue wed Casimer C. Snowe of Washington Avenue on Saturday at 6 p m at Swth Ride Independent Polish Shareh. Rev Frank Hod ur officiated. Attendants included Miss Mary Yearing and A J Stefanivics. The bride wore a white silk gown with lace trim. reception followed at the bride’s home.
A newspaper advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a permanent solution for all forms of piles including itching, bleeding, and protruding types. It claims instant relief, non poisonous ingredients, and cites physician endorsement, urging readers to contact Pyramid Co. of Marshall, Michigan for more information and testimonials.
Relatives and intimate friends attended with out of town guests including Mrs Thompson of Wilkes Barre A Frifainvieze and G G Belonski of Philadelphia.
The Third ward Republicans will meet in band room by Dr Marcy's office on Cherry street Tuesday evening January 4 1898. Republicans from other wards are invited. Updates include local notices about hospital visits railroad workers and social events around Dunmore and nearby Wyoming Valley.
At a Division No 9 Ancient Order of Hibernians meeting yesterday afternoon the officers were re elected for the coming year President W J Burke VicePresident James Kelly Recording secretary J J Mulherin Financial secretary M G Curick Treasurer Martin McDonough The conference date is uncertain but likely next Wednesday The race for offices is brisk with many candidates Postmaster Burke attended the county board meeting at Scranton Saturday.
Mrs. H B Bilger of Philadelphia dies after a month long illness. Survived by her father Henry Johnson and brother James Johnson. Husband and two children, Harry and Maury Bilger, noted. Funeral and Greenwood Cemetery interment in Philadelphia planned. Nathaniel Phinley, Amanda Dunn’s son, dies after months of illness. Funeral at Munnsville at 7, burial in Dyberry.
General Gobin addresses pension reform, urging investigation into alleged padding of survivor and widow rolls. He argues pensions should go only to those disabled by service and calls for stricter laws if fraud is proven, while noting many veterans have not claimed benefits. The aim is to protect truly deserving members of the Grand Army of the Republic.
An advertisement from Washington D C by Washingdimn Chemical Co promotes animal extracts as cures. The copy mentions various ailments and urges readers to inquire about the product.
The Green Ridge Gun Club held a New Year shoot from 10 to 2 with ten events using clay pigeons under American handicap rules. Winners include W A Weldebusch and J Proud multiple times, with prizes ranging from gun cases to telescopes and hunting coats.
Funeral services were held for John Davis at 1622 Capouse Avenue with a large gathering from Lackawanna Lodge No 218 Odd Fellows and Bricklayers and Masons Union No 18. Rev Isaac Lansing officiated assisted by Rev A F P Chaffee. Interment at Forest Hill cemetery followed a large cortege and pallbearers from the two organizations.
A fancy calendar for 1898 representing a Government mall pouch was issued by Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway. Printed in brown and gold on heavy enameled card it measures about 6x15 inches and will be mailed free on payment of eight cents postage to A J Smith G P T Cleveland Ohio.
Grain-O, a pure grain drink, is promoted as a nourishing coffee substitute. It claims to improve health when added to children’s diets and costs about a dime or a quarter per serving. Grocers stock Grain-O as a beverage option.
Directory entry lists numerous doctors such as Dr Ecay at 206 Penn Ave and Dr Bateson at 27 N Washington Ave with varied hours, plus specialists in women’s diseases and multiple physicians in Scranton. It also enumerates lawyers and firms including Replogle, Warren & Knapp, Jessup & Jessup, and Bartlett’s listings, with office locations in the Mears, Republican, and Commonwealth buildings.
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