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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1897
Page
7
Thomas de Gruchy was formally introduced as pastor at a large gathering last night at Jackson Street Baptist Church. The ceremony featured a chorus, multiple pastors, and glowing tributes to the new leader, with a closing roll call of church members planned for tonight.
Funeral services for Mrs George L Avriaes were conducted at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon from her home at 1116 Washburn Street. A large gathering of friends attended as Rev. J. P. Moffat spoke words of comfort.
The service for Mrs Zerfass honored her life with out-of-town attendees including Miss Blale and Gertrude Zerfass Mrs Underwood of New York Miss Hallin of McDonough N Y Mr and Mrs Isaac Bullard Mr and Mrs J Mott and Mr Thome Williams of Montrose Floral tributes were numerous Pallbearers included William Frink J W Lanning Thomas Pollen Hk W Thayer W JD Hall and Random Briggs Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery.
Last evening the St Brenden council of the Young Men's Institute installed its officers. New officers include M J Pitenbon as president and C Gallaher as senior vice president. Other posts listed include James Shea second vice president and Lee Ornti-Avan recording secretary with duties filled by Finan Howl treasurer. Entertainment featured Timothy McCarthy and Thomas Larkin among the performers with Will Vangston also appearing.
The Plymouth Congregational Church held its annual meeting last evening. Reports from officers were received and A. B. Eynon was re elected superintendent of the Sunday school. John Richards named assistant, Gomer Reese elected chorister for devotional meetings. Trustees for three years were George I Eynon, Mtr. Stover, W. oA. Jones, Erewer Evans.
A house fire at 445 o'clock last evening in Hellevue on Pourth street damaged a building after a defective stove pipe sparked clothing near the stove. The Eagle and Columbia companies extinguished the blaze within minutes after alarms from tax 42. The scene reported minor damage to the structure.
Community notes report upcoming basketball games at Turner hall with local teams, juror John J. Doud serving, and councilman Rob ert Robinson. Visiting residents, party officials, church missions, and social visits are listed along with polling hours and local business ads.
Reports describe a high quality basketball exhibition last night between North Mid and Pittston second teams at Company ED Armory. Both squads displayed near perfect teamwork with exceptional passing, while Pittston closed the half with a late sidebar and neither side led much into the final moments.
Mrs Bridget Smith aged about 61 dies Sunday at her daughter Mrs Maurice Welsh home 47 Lincoln Avenue. Survived by six children including George Peter and Della Smith and daughters in law Mrs George Malott Mrs Eichward McGuire. Funeral at 4 a.m. from Lincoln Avenue residence.
Miss Anna Phillips visits Carboncade and Miss Williams visits Miss Rachel Powell in Wilkes Barre. Mr and Mrs T M Miller entertain visitors from Wash Dirstreet and Williames ort. Miss Annie Tarris visits Mr and Mrs John Reynolds, and Mrs Ob Hughes visits Pittston. Evan Williams leaves for Marietta College after a weeks visit with family. William Williams and Miss Ann Coleman announce a Wednesday evening wedding. Will Marsh enters Wilkes Barre races with a 20 yard handicap, as a West Side crowd heads to Wilkes Barre tonight.
Codlip Gable died yesterday and will be buried Wednesday afternoon from his late home on North Hyde Park ave Tubes. The St. Lco'a battalion night school was regularly formed last evening with M.J. Conroy as teacher. Richard Edwards was injured yesterday morning by a fall of top coal at the Bellevue mine. He was taken home on Thirteenth street. condition serious. An entertainment is planned next Wednesday evening at Bellevue Calvinistic Methodist church under No. 12 school. proceeds for singing books. Dev. David Jones attended a recent mine meeting at Rev. T. & Howards home. Hyde Park Father Mathew Society officers nominated: President J. C. Goallawher, Vice president M. S. Lavelle, etc. The joint sewers and drains committee will inspect sewer territory this afternoon in Fifteenth and Sixth wards. Members meet at lauzerne and South Main. John Janes and Miss Aene Roberts announced for marriage. Crystal Laundry advertises services. David K R Jones named superintendent of First Congregational church Sunday school. Palmer & McDonalds announce choice cut flowers. Harriet J. Davis Florist advertises services. Morgan's Pharmacy advertises drugs and supplies. Beecham's promoted as king of pills. Skates at half price at Florey’s.
Green Ridge reports a Beatrice Lodge No 0 Dauughters of Hebekah gathering at Merritt Gardner’s home on Dirkeon Avenue. Music by Asbury quartette complemented the event as W Pearce presented a special umbrella gift. Attendees included numerous local residents and their spouses.
Orren Swarts entertained many friends Friday at his Cherry street residence. Attendees included Frank god Broest Mitchell of Wihettin Kiun Misa Gerth Priw of Caradenois Minnie and Harry Swarts Lewis Collins Lake Ariel Lun more Misses Edu Schoonover Jennie Miesecker Jennie Secor Hattie Jen nine Lara Calling Arne Powell Mable Freeman Eva Montgomery Jessel Wert Avey Colter Nellie Collins Arthur Jenking Roy Brady Bushnell Brungon Edward Bishop Carlwid Harold Vauphiy. Colonial council officers were elected for the term and refreshments served after the ceremony. The Loyal Legion and Junior Order of American Mechanics noted community activities and a Sunday school bus.
Satorney meeting in Boyles hall elected officers including Leader Jacob Baateriing and President Lawrence Brinks Adjourned meetings of the school toward and councils will be held this evening A birth announced Mr and Mrs John Mongaty Moscow avenue a daughter Miss Lacy Wild MIL street At the Hook and Ladder company last meeting officers elected President M a McGuire Vice President John Martin Financial Secretary John McGuire Recording Secretary M J Walsh Treasurer McHigh Trustees Martin Henley D Teurdon Pattee Mehugh Anthony Walsh Alderman AleGuire A week of prayer at Adame Avenue Presbyterian church this week except Sunday evening Everyone invited Thieves stole chickens from Train Seat Main street The Robin Hood band suspected Winter lodgings found near a bridge Junior Order of American Mechanics death policy setup A cheese for 20 paid to John Hirper Schumacher avenue death policy of Alfred T Burper Princeton returnees Miss Annile and ile Mhlal New York guests hosted at Cherry street Continue sale in Manleys hall St Marys congregation Gurley week Fred Jones Kate Jones Wilkes Barree visit to A W Jones Mrouk street
James Boland now in Wilkes-Barre serves as warden of Eau Sete County Prison and comments on town politics. The St Josephs society reopened their fully list evening as Democrats meet to collect candidate support. The Northeast district supervisor race sees incumbent James Ward contesting re election amid a shifting independent ticket. Peter Mulley plans to run after a narrow primary defeat while Michael Flitinery returns to Main Street after appearances elsewhere.
Judge Archbald directs costs in the election contest brought by John O Malley against Jot d Buddy for the Twentieth ward office. Petitioners challenged the complaint. costs estimated not to exceed 270 dollars, with numerous named respondents listed as bearing expenses.
Internal revenue collections for the last quarter show a total of 1,249, to be precise 121,249.20 in net stamps and related items, with October and December figures rising while November declined due to election excitement. Names of sources and exact departmental categories appear but the overall trend points to reduced activity in November and mixed gains in October and December.
Arrangements are fast being made for a Ben Hur pantomime staged as a Summer Home Fund benefit for the Men’s Club of St Luke’s Church. It will be shown at the Frothingham on January 21 22 and 23. The Binghamton Evening Herald lauds the production praising elaborate scenery and the artist’s handling of oriental splendor. Mrs Wallace’s charming narrative introduction adds to the appeal as actors re-create the tale of the Christ.
Unclear text reports that negotiations are underway to accept Pipile but Roering Brook authorities refuse suborning. Bimhureton notes opened and eraded eelows leaving no room for additional pupils.
The Pay Train at Davis Theatre drew large crowds for afternoon and evening performances. Marie Tremaine shines in Bindley’s famed role while Hewit De Coursey delivers a strong Reubenole in a production with notable reworks and lively ransom. The play will be repeated today and tomorrow with matinees.
A fire broke out yesterday morning at the Valley house in the 79 o clock area among ash barrels in the hastement. Policeman Patchulman Parry spotted smoke from a window and raised the alarm. Firemen extinguished the blaze with quick effort after live coals were dumped into barrels.
The Famous Florida Limited will debut between the North and Jacksonville and St. Augustine on January 18. The train will be a luxuriously appointed Pullman transcontinental service with through sleeping cars and modern conveniences. Through trains will depart New York at 12 noon and Philadelphia at 2 06 p m daily except Sunday, arriving Savannah at 12 28 a m, Jacksonville at 3 80 p m, and St Augustine at 4 0 p m next day, with additional fast trains from New York and Washington offering connections across Florida.
Tomorrow evening the ward officers will be nominated at the war council with a caucus. Saturday at 2 from 4 to 7 the baronet officers will be nominated at the section. The new Edward B Davis building on Mulin street will open as a grand town adornment. Lackawanna lodge No VM asks all members to attend tonight. James Powell Jr. seeks councilman and John Thomas seeks Burgess for the First ward.
Readers submit short letters of interest under this heading with writers’ names attached. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed.
In a local Scranton election the Republican candidates for tax collector in the First Ward garnered significant support. Votes indicated a strong turnout with the winner securing the highest count in the ward as results were tallied Thursday evening by borough officials.
Record of ships arriving and departing New York including Aimsbre dan from Rotterdam and Noordland from Antwerp, with outbound and transit movements to Bremen Rotterdam Glasgow and destinations such as Naples and Scotland. Several vessels pass Prawle Point and Prawle Poult en route from New York to European ports.
An old ad claims a remedy named Dromo Quinine Tablets will cure a cold in one day. It offers a refund from druggists if the treatment fails. The price cited is five cents.
DIED M namara in Great Bend January 10 97 Chiorgy McNamara father of Mrs M J Colligan of this city Funeral Tuesday forchoon at W o eluck atetment Great Bend. CONSWAY In Scranton PA January 1 197 Mamie daughter of Patrick Conways and 2vend Funeral Wednesday morning Ink at 9 o'clock from real dance Cedar Avenue He isa dit At Johns church Interment Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
Elmhurst school director yesterday filed an answer to a Roaring Brook township suit seeking to remove them from Roaring Brook schools. Ada Percy and Myrtle Kelsiner are named as alleged guardians or agents in the case. The board argues the dispute arises only if Roaring Brook had not closed one school. The document outlines the defense and alleged grounds for dismissal.
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