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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1899
Page
6
North Scranton item reports Michael Horan Frank Cisco and spouse charged with liquor sales without a license and scheduled to answer in court. A separate note mentions a man named Terbert Moone, injury and an incident involving a pig and a storefront on Market Street leading to Alderman Roberts and Constable Davis.
An individual named Michyel Horan faced a charge of assault and battery after illegal liquor selling accusations. Frankie and his wife were arrested with Anthony Yorks present for seeking a liquor purchase without a license. Six witnesses testified at the hearing about the events, and Cleo was held for further questioning.
Fragmentary text mentions J. C. Mettuire Ceorce McGuire and Company and A Gillesgile Thittchis Meon. References a New Year present mast unlit and a phase of Janke eases with Whiffalo Verns. Dodi OF the Troquoin inline appears as authoring body.
Miss Alice Maneun of Pittston visits her aunt Mee Thermas Jordan of Monard Street Daniel. J. Kew is mentioned as involved in recent incidents. Mr and Mrs Thomas Reese of Race Street spent Wednesday in Avena. Miss Jennie Powell of Taylor visits Mina Mary Dyevis of North Main Avenue. A. F. O T ayle noted for recent activity.
Carbondale resident Miss Kate McAndrew visits Hudson street as patrolmen Thomas and Watkins return to duty after illness. George Booth resigns from Dr. Jenkins, while Charles OHoyle joins George McGuire and Dr. G W Davie. A new cash register arrives at upper trug store. Ed Mayer denies Republican bloc ties amid city controller bid. Joan Loftus on Wet Market street ill with grip. The Electric Chautauqua circle met at George Benedict’s Main avenue home. George Thomas of Pittston takes a post with Chapin's slate. Attorney Clem Weles of Bloomsburg visits friends, then returns home. Miss Clara Spencer visits Monsey avenue from Sidney, N Y. Panther Whitey society to hold country dance next Monday. The Wally Wohe to host weekly dance tonight. HW Mason, Market street jeweler, travels to New York on business.
Fragmented notices show the Women's Christian Temperance Union meeting and a charity event for felons at Perry Brothers contest. References to Minulation Cod Liver Oil and Hype phosphite appear along with pharmacy ads at 20 Green Ridge Street and Menner's Pharmacy.
London June 3 Right Hon James William Lowther member of parliament for Penrith Cumberland deputy speaker and Ways and Means chairman spoke at Penrith on foreign affairs. He questioned whether the Spanish American War was largely a matter for congratulation noting the closer ties between Britain and the United States.
A fragmented ad describes 10-4 white all wool blankets at 3.75, 25 pairs 11-4 extra line wool blankets with borders and capital weight at 5.50, and a 4.50 reduction sale price.
Marriage of Miss Mary Donovan to Patrick Quinn on Thirteenth Street is noted amid other West Side Republican Club officer elections and Week of Prayer services at Scranton Street Baptist Church. A birthday gathering for Forest Dershimer at South Main Avenue featured poems, speeches, songs, and a silk umbrella gift.
District President William Nyhart officiated last night as Camp No 178 of A P L Oy BR on South Main avenue installed officers led by President Thomas Sweet and Treasurer Alfred Twining. In a separate session District President Mrs Randolph Jones oversaw Camp No 33 P O of A electing President Izzie Lee and Assistant President Thomas Sweet with a social to follow.
Mary Mire Donovan of Thirteenth Street wed Patrick Quinn of Headleys Pennsylvania at St Patrick church at 11 o clock Wednesday morning. Rev J B Whelan officiated in the presence of close relatives. The bride wore navy blue with black satin trim and wedding dinner followed at 14th Street home of the bride’s parents. The couple plans a home in Headleys.
At a meeting on South Main Avenue the West Side Republican Club elected W. Gaylord Thomas as president and Charles Godshall as vice president. William Lewis was recording secretary, F. B. Price financial secretary, Warry Shorty treasurer, and E. W. Thayer marshal. John Fern, retiring president, and Thomas gave addresses. Committees to be named on the third Thursday in January.
Last evening the week of prayer services were conducted at Scranton Street Baptist Church. Rev J B Moffat of Wickburn Street Presbyterian led with assistance from Revs S F Matthews J B Sweet and L R Foster. The discourse centered on Home and Foreign Missions and drew a large audience. Tonight’s meeting moves to Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church with the topic Home and School.
The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte Bonsell widow of William Bonsell occurred yesterday afternoon from her North Main avenue home. Services were at Saint David's Episcopal Church with Rev. E B McHenry officiating, followed by interment in Washburn Street Cemetery. A note recalls she once served in Gladstone's era in England.
Hon John KH Farr the newly elected speaker of the house and his wife returned from Harrisburg after a busy evening.
Cough sufferers are urged to try Kemp's Ruleam with a positive guarantee. The letter claims immediate relief after the first dose and invites readers to purchase at druggists with a trial offer.
Persuasive copy urges readiness for an illness and claims the remedy strengthens, steadies, and lifts readers from low mood. Mentions a price of 60e and $1.00 for the product.
Mr. Farr receives congratulations from friends as he moves to his new duties. He departs for Philadelphia to handle important business and will return to North Hyde Park Avenue tomorrow evening to spend Sunday with his family before returning to Harrisburg on Monday.
A column lists residents with health and travel notes including Clara Thomas heading to Southern Pines for health, Mrs. Ward ill, Master Titman and Freddie Lievd sick, and Mrs. Williams visiting relatives. It mentions Hartford Fire Insurance agent appointment for Renseellar Luce, an Alumni Athletic Association meeting at George Baldwin’s home, and St. Leo's battalion hosting an event on Feb. 4.
The industrial school and mission band of the Scranton Street Baptist Church will reopen Saturday afternoon after holiday vacation with Miss Anna B. Morgan in charge. St Pauls Pioneer corps meet for drill at St Davids hall this evening along with a Young People's Dancing class in Mearas hall. Pupils of Prof John Jones room at No 1h school enjoyed a sleigh ride to Clark's Bumimit after school Wednesday. Weer Side Republican league to hold a special meeting at Booth Malin avenue rooms this evening. Willam V Griffiths president. A meeting of property owners of Tripp's Park will be held at the land office tomorrow night at 7 o'clock. The funeral of William Rendall, killed at the Hampton mine, will be today from the late home on Sherman avenue with interment at Washburn street cemetery. John Writes of Bynon street, a Hamerton mine footman, was badly squeezed between cars on Tuesday.
Havana reports younger Cuban leaders like Maria Rodriguez Jose Gomez and Mario Menenel growing weary of Gomez authority. They propose negotiations with the American military administration and plan to visit Jinaguayato to discuss public questions if Gomez declines. Gomez warns he will not enter Havana unless leading the urban army.
John Fussell Young, a librarian in Washington, is reported as seriously ill at home after the recent assault. Authorities say the public is restricted from visiting him while recovery continues.
Reports from Dunmore Borough highlight ongoing Presbyterian church services with the topic The Home and upcoming Missions focus. Rev W P F Gibbons leads sessions tonight and teachers meet, as Rev Charles Lee of Carbondale takes charge for a series starting Monday night. An annual foreign missions collection is planned. Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians organized. A yard hole at No 2 School caused excitement.
Teachers and scholars at the No 2 school on North Minkely Street were startled by a jarred hole in the ground before morning classes. Janitor Sidney Matthews investigated and found the cause a preexisting old well on school board property, easing fears of a building collapse.
Miss Catherine OHare organized a new branch of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Temperance hall East Drinker street Tuesday evening. The group begins with twenty five members and will be Division No 6. Elected officers for the coming year include President Miss Mary Early Vice President Mrs Ella Fahey Recording Secretary Miss Kate Cronin Financial Secretary Miss Margaret Teenan Treasurer Miss Rose McAllister.
A draft of potential nominees for the upcoming borough election includes Treasurer F. T. Mangan for treasurer, Justice B. W. Coones for peate, councilmen James J. O'Hara Victor Burecell and A. E. Higperty, school directors M. T. Ginn and James Din ley of Bunker Hill, and street commissioner Dennis McDade sr.
Miss Bessie Benjamin hosted friends on South Blakely Street in honor of Pearl and Bessie Austin of Ithaca New York at Mrs Nettle Ewarts home. Attendees included Lucy Ellis Eva Montgomery Starle Webber May Kellar Olive Swartz Hessie Austin and others with Messrs Harry Harper Walter Niemeyer Herbert Ellis and Richard G Webber Jr. The school board failed to hold a meeting last night due to lack of a quorum with Wilson Spencer and Webber present. a new meeting is planned for Tuesday. The firemen's fair will reopen on the 14th and run three evenings with the final contest and the Picket Line production on the last night. The Traction Company has neglected street lights on North Blakely Street and few sidewalks were cleaned after the snowfall prompting calls for owners to clear them.
Richard Moore of Olyphant visited Andrew Colbourne and Owen Elkwood families, returning from Monroe avenue. James Goodwin of Quincy avenue came back from Carbondale. Fred Jones of Sugar Notch and daughter Frelda stayed with Fred Allen on Boat Drinker street. John Layton, janitor, is ill. Superintendent Boyard attended an institute in Carbondale. El Mitchell with pneumonia. Arch Arnold, US Marine, visiting his parents on Adame avenue. Eugene Branner, Danville native now in Montana, visits his parents on Swarts street. George H. Black of Butler street has received a sword.
A local notice touts a new grain based drink named TLAIN-O as a coffee substitute. The ad claims it tastes like coffee, agrees with delicate stomachs, and is affordable for families, with wide placement in key stores.
The Eastern base ball association released official 1807 player records. Cassidy led batters in .68 average over 67 games, Freemon of Toronto topped 122-game hitters at .417. Fielding and base positions named include Burrill, Gunfon, Coecker, Stouch, Hannivan, Knight, Brown, Williams, and others with varied totals.
Henry Ringbeck faces a Missouri and federal case for alleged mail fraud schemes swindling residents in multiple towns including Philadelphia. An arrest order was sought in U S district court with bail set at 1500 while awaiting trial. authorities say he obtained between 800 and 1000 dollars per victim, totaling about 100000 dollars. Postal Inspector Holden testified in the case.
The Begonten Liederkrank club elected officers for the coming year at a regular Wednesday night meeting. Frank Huwamlet was named president with Conrad Wenge as vice president and William Weluker as treasurer. Other officers include secretary Fide ward Elel Maanelas and trustees Louis Beidhert Kenry Weckroth Frans Jorghiner Theodors Hem berger. The newly chosen officers will be installed Sunday afternoon and will serve for one year.
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