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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
9
Full text of the proposed ordinance was read amid interest as residents urge closing the West Lackawanna avenue crossing. The plan would span the crossing with a viaduct built by the railroad and city, with $167000.80 set aside to cover damages and improvements if the measure passes.
The omued business meeting of the Firetapple church followed the reg ear monthly covenant meeting that evening. Officers elected for the year include financial secretary Mrs Lillian Haale treasurer George Agbury clerk Frederick A Cray and others. A rising vote of thanks was given to George Watkins for service as financial secretary.
Thomas Cusick of Jackson alired and Jenkin Davie of Edwardecourt became involved in a scuffle at the Red Cross falcoon early. The incident centers on two men in a dispute that sparked the altercation.
The item cites Hon tetter's Stomach Hitters as a cure for constipation and related ailments and warns it is obtainable from druggists with a Privacy Revenue stamp on the bottle. It also notes a police court hearing where Cusick and Davin fought. the overman fined both $5.
The remains were taken from the family residence on Tenthtreet to St. Patrick's Church where at 1 o'clock Rev. J St Whelan celebrated a solemn high mass of requiem. The sermon praised the deceased life of self sacrifice and industry. Pallbearers were Patrick Sullivan Jacobh Dien George Bown Thomas McNichela Patrick Grady and Patrick Boland. Funeral directed by undertaker M F Wymbs and burial in the cathedral cemetery.
Rev R. Mathews of First Baptist officiated for John Roe at a North Sumner funeral. Attendees from Electric City Taalee No 177 Knights of Malta Waco Council No 4 Daughters of Pocahontas Pocene Council Improved Gots of Red Men and Driggs Mine Accident Fund. Pallbearers from lodges and societies led the procession to Delaware and Hudson station and a 220 train to Clonest City for interment in Carbondale cemetery.
Attendance at St Patrick’s fair last evening was encouraging for promoters. The programme was well received with vocal solos by Walter Plekeniek Tose Arigoni M. T. Sullivan and Edward Walsh praised. A large delegation from several Catholic groups attended.
A local cloaks seller advertises a once yearly sale as they close their semi annual inventory. They aim to convert excess stock into cash during the inventory sweep.
Retailers offer balance of high grade cloak stock with novelties for the ultra fashionable. Prices drop to cost or below for many garments this week, inviting shoppers to buy at drastic savings.
This week offers ladies coats priced around 6.50 to 7.50 and up to 12.00, all fully lined and well made. Also featured are high grade ladies jackets and elegant jackets priced 12.00 and over, plus children's smart jackets in sizes 4 to 10 and fur collarettes at half price.
Members of the Order of Hibernians attended and added energy to the gathering as the musical committee plans an attractive program each evening this fall to ensure strong attendance.
The boys of St David's Episcopal Church present an entertainment and social evening at the church. Adults pay 1 cent admission and children 10 cents. Refreshments will be served after the programme featuring vocal and instrumental music recitations tableaux pantomimes and other features.
The funeral for Frederick Carolina Wilhelm aged &-months daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wilhelm of 540 North Lincoln avenue was held at 2 pm yesterday and burial in Washburn street cemetery. Harold, 1 year old son of Mr and Mrs John Ford of 612 Third street, was buried in Cathedral cemetery yesterday afternoon.
Embroidery class at YWCA resumes at o oclock this evening inviting all young women. Various residents travel and illness updates. Dem caucus, church fairs, and club meetings scheduled for next days with events at St Johns church, St Patrick’s fair preparations, and Gala Dancing club tonight.
Thomas Devaney of Wales street suffered a broken collarbone when a rock fell at Storrs mine while he was driving a car. He regained consciousness at the surface and is resting at home. Merton Wercott of West Market street sprained and broke a foot while switching cars at the Delaware and Hudson railroad and is at home receiving care.
Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy advertised as a cure for kidney liver bladder and rheumatic ailments with free trial bottles offered postpaid by the Kennedy Corporation. The notice urges readers to mail name and address and mentions a test using urine samples to identify symptoms including back pain frequent urination nocturnal urges and whiskey or beer related system effects. Bottles priced at 1.00 each or six for 5.00 with widespread drugstore availability.
North Wakely street residents suffer from failing incandescent lamps as Scranton Railway promised to remedy. Grove and Monroe streets gain an extra fire hydrant, while Sixth ward seeks a fire alarm box. Ice on South Blakely guttering pedestrians and Dunmore Gas and Water crews work on water mains on Webster avenue.
The English branches and Bible classes will meet this evening. The orchestra will meet Friday evening with a goal of fifty members. Young women are invited to visit Friday evenings to hear rehearsals. Due to the New Year reception the Sunday school lesson study is postponed to Saturday evening.
J. J. Owens Jr. former blacksmith at the Dickson mines of the Delaware and Hudson Coal company will move to Lewisburg to pursue a classical course at Bucknell University. He is warmly regarded by local friends. Dr. O A Severson will speak on The Battle of Gettysburg tomorrow at Court Street Methodist Church.
The Young Men's Temperance Literary and Benevolent Dramatic society rehearses a new drama to be staged in Hawley on Thursday evening February 22. Stephen Evans of Olyphant leads rehearsals with strong member support to prepare the production. Cast details to be announced later.
A. T. Irwin will relocate to the Space homestead on Webster Avenue as his future home. Miss Ella Noon cannot continue her duties as prim ary teacher at No. 1 building due to illness. Miss Margaret Cawley serves as substitute. Master Joseph Healey returned to Worcester Massachusetts to resume studies at Holyrose College. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets at Mrs S. D. King’s Dudley Street home this afternoon. Night school begins its second evening with strong attendance. Mrs Edward Nagle and daughter Dorothy return to Pittston after visiting the former’s parents on North Blakely Street.
Delivery orders directed to C. B. Bharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave in South Side central city and central Hyde Park with phone contact 6683. The fragment outlines geographic areas and an address for notice or delivery instructions.
Julius Schmitt leaves his Hickory Street home with brother Emil for Overbrook to resume studies at the Institute for the Blind. They were honored by a farewell from the Hickory Street Baptist church Young People's society. Also noted is the Murray family funeral for three year old Patrick and Mrs. Caroline Schrader's return to Philadelphia. Margaret Senker remains seriously ill. A Republican vigilance committee meeting for the Nineteenth ward is planned at Joseph Kramer's hall next Sunday at 2 30.
The funeral was held yesterday morning at eight from Bloom Avenue residence. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at Holy Rosary church with Rev. N J McManus as celebrant, Rev. J J O Toole deacon, and Rev. J W Moyles sub-deacon. Pall-bearers were the deceased’s nephews. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery in the family plot.
The Christian Endeavor society of the Weat Market Street Welsh Congregational church will hold an evening program in the church parlors. It features an address, election of officers, orchestra, vocal solos by Lizzie Thomas and Phoebe Evans, a dialogue with Sadie Jones and Elihu Jones, autoharp selections, and other performances. No admission fee. All are invited.
Monday evening January 4 the literary branch of the Young Men’s Institute will hold a social and smoker after the business session. The program features addresses by J May Baddoo and RP A Carroll, remarks on literary work by Willum A Lynote, a declamation by Barrett Borg, readings by John Higegina and William A Lynott, and a recitation “Inn and Outs” by John F Murtaugh.
The Young Women’s Christian Association reports that classes have resumed, detailing new sessions and activities for members. Leaders outline ongoing programs in education, recreation, and community service.
Blair a regular of the Sev enth was shot in the groin at El Caney July 1. A Spanish sharpshooter targeted Blair and others as they lay wounded. He crawled to fetch water for two New Yorkers and poured it into their throats before dying. He reportedly said I am a regular before death. One survivor returned home to tell the tale.
Obituaries report Michael McNamara of West Market Street died Tuesday afternoon from pneumonia. Funeral set for tomorrow at 9:00 at Holy Rosary Church with high Mass and interment at Cathedral Cemetery. Survived by wife Nee and several children including Joseph Martin John Michael Lawrence Noelile Annie. Also Thomas Samuels of Avenue A Bellevue died after long illness and Mrs Martin McAndrew of Oak Street died after short illness. Albert Pierce child died of diphtheria.
Green Ridge W C T U meets today in the library at 3 with plans for 1900. Green Ridge Presbyterian church annual business meeting next Monday with reports. Republican primaries set for Saturday 4 to 7 at the usual polling places.
A Chicago News item recounts a professor of invertebrate zoology seeking measly pork for experiments. He asks a butcher, who finally admits sending two pounds a week earlier to an unspecified recipient, provoking the professor’s astonished reaction.
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