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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1899
Page
11
A South Scranton Republican meeting at Kramer hall nominated William J. Smith for common council by acclamation. John Chase was renominated for constable. Several injuries were reported including William Murray’s crushed hand at the Minooka mill and other mishaps among attendees.
William Murras of Minerka, a well known figure locally, was injured yesterday morning around 1 o clock in an incident just outside the city line. The injury appears serious and may require medical care.
A child receives prompt relief for a cough using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. The ad claims instant comfort and prices the product at 25 cents.
The Jungee Maennerchor met at Ger man Hall and elected James F Best unanimously for membership. A committee led by Albert Gutheing was appointed to arrange a future concert and hall. Also updates report Mi chiel Miller remains hospitalized and Mrs M Biseman is seriously ill at Cedar Avenue. The Ringgohl band masquerade is set for Natter’s Hall on January 2.
Jadwin positions himself as the candidate of no faction, seeking votes from a broad electorate without party ties. Supporters say the bid emphasizes reform and individual accountability in government.
Our Semi-Annual Sale of Housekeeping Linens begins this morning and runs ten days. The sale reduces prices across the entire stock, offering direct savings to every housekeeper regardless of needs or quantity.
Heavy reductions apply to table damasks napkins doilies towels bedspreads towelings and related items with proportions aligned to the season. Prices show steep discounts across 50 to 72 inch damasks and matching table napkins, urging eco friendly buyers to take advantage of the bargain opportunity.
Linen damask towels from multiple brands with various sizes and ornate borders are priced per pair or per dozen. The items are noted as worth about 20 percent more than quoted, with 20 dozen fine damask mentioned.
Fragmentary OCR lists several quilt cases including Marseilles Quilts and Marwellien Quilts with various prices such as 85c and 1.83 dollars. The text is garbled and references multiple cases and values, with unclear quantities and denominations.
Republicans of the First and Second districts of the Fourteenth ward held a joint caucus at Cooperative Hall on North Main avenue. Samuel J. Porter was named constable, David W. Thomas as assessor, Ferdinando ArigonI as judge of election, G. W. Brown over W. F. Albire as inspector of election, George Reynolds as register of voters, and Cartla Andrews named judge of election in the second district with Fred Striening as inspector and Dert Hauser as register of voters.
An alarm from Box 35 reported a fire at 7 pm in the brick home of Dr C F Sutton veterinary surgeon at Main avenue and Jackson street. The blaze started from a overturned bracket lamp in a bedroom and could have been stopped by the family, but no water was in the house. Columbia Chemical and Franklin Engine companies responded with the chemical engine doing effective work. Woodwork ceiling and a considerable amount of nothing burned. Damage estimated at $25.
Despite illness several St David s Guild chapters elected officers. Sisters of Bethany name Ida Evans as vice president and Helen Markwick as secretary with other posts filled. St Agnes and Sunday school leaders chosen. Miss Laura Markwick noted for her service and death mourned by church members.
The funeral for John BR. Davis was held yesterday at 11 from Emanuel Jamie’s residence. Rev. Edward Howell officiated. burial followed at Forty Fort after the 12.55 train, pallbearers named. Jane Phillips’s funeral occurred yesterday from Fetion Street residence with Rev. Thom te De Chuchy officiating. interment at Washburn Street Cemetery with pallbearers listed.
Griffith Thomas of Pittson was circulating among West Side friends last evening. He will be superintendent of the Mt. Pleasant dolliery to succeed Thomas BD Bevan, taking charge on or about March 1. He is presently superintendent for RL LL Fuller and Company and formerly resided here. His many friends welcome him back.
Miss Lingle Meredith of Philadelphia visits her parents on North Bromley Avenue. John Swartz of Fourteenth Street is seriously ill with rheumatism. Michael Burke of Luzerne Street is seriously ill. Miss Lisle Williama of Shamokin, visiting her aunt Mrs.
A 19th century column argues mothers’ neglect harms daughters and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s remedies. It cites a Centralia, Pennsylvania case where a girl recovering from fatigue pains and irregular menses after following Pinkham’s guidance and using Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills, with her mother’s belief in the remedies.
Thomas of Sadie place returned home. Edward Smith of Waverly was in town yesterday. Mrs. Thomas Neale of Luzerne street is recovering from serious illness. Mrs. John Dershimer of Dalton is visiting relatives on this side. William Stanton of Factoryville returned home from a visit. P. Gallagher of Jackson street is slowly recovering from a long illness.
Social events fill a week in Oxford street with a Willams birthday party and church youth gathering. Fraternal orders Keystone Lodge and Augusta Castle install officers, while marriages and pension awards surface. Jadwin endorsed for mayor with business methods urged in city hall.
Preparations complete for the Payne Hurley match at Music Hall Monday night under the American Sporting club. Tim Hurley of Susquehanna vs Doc Payne of Baltimore a twenty round 160 pound bout, with Kid McCoy’s influence noted and strong crowd expectations from multiple towns. A six round prelim between Mike Kane and Christ Rose will precede the main event. Kid McCoy is due to arrive tomorrow.
Michael Hoolah was found with a neck wound along the Delaware and Hudson tracks near Jermyn and taken to Moses Taylor hospital. County Detective Leyshon doubts Hoolah's claim of an attempted robbery and holds the event as a suspected self inflicted act after reviewing available facts.
An old advertisement invites all to call on druggists for a free trial bottle of Kemp's Galeam for throat and lung ailments. It claims cures for chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption with price listed as 50 cents.
A six year old boy, riding with friends on Depue Street, narrowly escaped fatal injury when a Throop street car struck him. The motorman braked and avoided a worse outcome at Blakely Street crossing, where the hill makes stopping difficult. The incident underscores the danger of coasting near streetcar tracks.
An alarm from box 91 at Pine and South Binakely Street woke the morning. Fire on the second floor of George Bingham’s planing mill on West Pine Street started by an overheated smoke stack. Neptunes company extinguished the blaze with chemical. damage was slight.
Martin Jennings of Elmhurst was thrown from a hay load on East Drinker Street near street car tracks at noon. He was dragged into Mrs. Plagien's store for treatment. It marked a second mishap at the same crossing in one week.
A sleigh crash involving breaker boys from the South Side occurred last evening, leaving the crowd in a ditch but causing no injuries. The event was the annual outing of the William Connell breaker. The text also notes a funeral for Mrs. James Seiger and lists church services, social visits, and local civic notices from Scranton and surrounding areas.
North Scranton residents gather at Methodist church to form a local YWCA branch and raise funds. A storm aboard the ocean liner St Paul delayed arrival but repairs enabled port arrival. Local notices report visits, funerals, sports plans, and church activities across the area.
Miss Harriet Jackson of Capoure avenue recovers. Mr Killam of Paupack returns home after visiting Capous avenue friends. Mrs Benjamin of New York street suffers with grip. Mr Bonear and daughter Edith visit relatives at Hoadleys. At the General Phil Sheridan council meeting retiring president James C. Roneh received a gold-mounted meerschaum pipe and cigar holder. John F Holleran gave the speech. Mr and Mrs K F Dunn hosted a reception for W D Keene of Honesdale, ship carpenter on the Minnesota during the Civil War, who witnessed the Cumberland sinking. Keene spoke of Sewall's Point, the Merrimac, and Captain Van Brunt. Attendees included Mrs KR N Lamb, George Loudon, BE M Keene, Eh L Keene, T F Keene, W Dunn, W H Keene, and Lillian, Haithe and Edith Dunn.
Several deaths are reported with details of ages, addresses, and immediate survivors. Mrs. Frantz of 118 North Bromley avenue dies after grip and pneumonia. Clara Metaol, 8, of 618 Mill street, dies at home. Mrs. John Newecomb dies at Carbon street after short illness with funeral and Mass details. Mr and Mrs John Burns laid to rest after fifty years of marriage. Lawn Markwick dies, funeral at St David’s Church. infant children of Mrs. Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. McNulty noted with funeral arrangements announced.
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