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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
6
The West Scranton death rate has surged with several names listed for recent funerals. Doctors and undertakers are strained as many deaths, amid colds, pneumonia and flu-like illnesses, strain the community services.
The funeral for Miss Margaret Gallagher was held yesterday at 10 40 from her Jackson street home to St Patrick’s Catholic church for a high mass. Rev J J Ruddy officiated with deacon Rev P F Tuvelle and sub deacon Rev F A Frick nr. Father Ruddy delivered the sermon and memories were shared by relatives from Binghamton Pittston and the city. Pallbearers included Ped La Rider Thomas W Crowe Thomas Dillon Hing lamton Frank Cooper Matthew Murthy and Dr M A Daly. Interment followed in Cathedral cemetery.
The congregational meeting of St Mark's Lutheran Church was held in the church basement last evening with a large representation of the membership in attendance.
Pastor Rev A L Ramer presented the annual report detailing the year's work and a favorable financial treasurer's report. John Dean and Alfred Anderson elected deacons, Henry Eilenberg trustee. Congregation invited Wilkes-Barre conference to meet at St. Mark's next October. Auditors named Valentine Deik Miller Andrew Lawson and RE W W Hiser for coming year. Excursion planned. Andrew Lawson Charles Bartoh George Kraceer and John Steiner to arrange.
A high mass of requiem and sermon by Rev PF EB Lavelle were held at St Patrick’s Catholic church for the late Dr G Gorman. Pallbearers included John Muffet, John McCollican, James Metornilek, John Kelly, John Hanley and Jatin Harrell. Interment followed in Cathedral cemetery.
The Rev Lew Sweet of the Simpleon Methodist Episcopal Church officiated at the funeral of Jacob F. Gable held yesterday afternoon at the home 26 North Main Avenue. The service drew many railroad men and the interment followed at Forest Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were W H Dunlop, W Bretter, A C Mitchell, W B Laintes, Sloat, and J Barton.
The funeral for the late James White was held yesterday afternoon from his Chestnut Street home. Short services were conducted at St Patrick's Catholic church before burial in Cathedral cemetery with pallbearers John McCabe John Burke Whoman Maloney Michael Carney Michael O'Brien and John Wooston. Father Lavelle presided at the church.
Kay J. Williams of 116 North Everett Avenue and Miss Margaret Morgan of 337 North Hyde Park Avenue will wed this evening at Jackson Street Baptist Church under Rev. Thomas de Gruchy. A separate ceremony saw Michael Sherrins of Pricefater unite with Miss Jennie Harding of Green Ridge at St. Pauls Catholic Church. A St. Johns Hall Pine Brook reception followed. couple will reside on Lafayette Street.
Mrs M L Blair of New York City is mentioned in society notes.
Relatives and friends attend a masquerade at Mr. and Mrs. William N. Smiths corner Booth Main and Lugerne. a Sunday school social honors John T. Davis on South Bromley. Special services at Jackson Street Baptist and Washburn Street Presbyterian attract large evening crowds. St Pauls Pioneer corps attends William Haskins funeral in Minooka. Irrepressible club of 81 Lee’s battalion hosts a successful box social. Florence Edwards honored at Fort Locust street party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John M. Edwards.
A revival series led by Evangelist Dunnetton drew the largest church gathering yet in Dunmore. Miss Daisy Reil Hall impressed with her voice as Rev W N Thorpe praised the Cumberland revival. Afternoon talks on The Holy Ghost and Hell What Is It attracted strong attendance. Future sessions promise further compelling sermons and testimonies.
Mrs Bedlward Angwen slipped on stairs at her home on South Blakely street and fell to the bottom. She sustained severe bruises and facial wounds with over fifteen stitches required. She remained conscious and was reported in satisfactory condition.
A farewell piece honors Kreamer late pastor of the Tiel ley Street Bapt ist church with a memorial at his home hosted by Min William Harees. Dennis Darrigok funeral held at 9 oclock from Sport Hill home with St Marys interment and a large crowd. Mrs George Crabb returned home from Hawley after visits. Children of Edward Anagwin on Church Street suffer membranous croup. others with measles and convalescence. Mrs John Palmer and William Moffat visited Mrs Whitman in Mooslie while Ella Bullock visits Dalton. SpecialtyDisease of Women available over Globe store hours 1 to 6 with free consultation by Dr Treverton.
Joli Sheehan of Dkinville died yesterday morning after a long illness. He had lived there for many years and was well known in the community. Interment will be at Mittetom. funeral services are set for tomorrow at 12 o'clock.
The notices describe funeral arrangements for Pva Mengeat and Thomas IL Dadi with services at local churches and burial at Washi street cemetery. Also mentioned are cremation or church rites for other relatives, with internment details and evening memorials planned in the community.
The South Scranton Scranton Athletic Club marked its seventeenth anniversary with a Grand Ball and banquet at Athletic Hall on Alder Street. About one hundred couples danced to twenty five numbers led by Adolph Heatner, followed by a late banquet and impromptu speeches. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Heusner and many local families and members. Funeral of William Haskins noted in local notices.
The funeral of Willan Hasking of Minow, described as a prominent local figure, was held yesterday at St Joseph’s Church Mie fhoika. Father Canavan led the service with members of the St Aloysine society and St Man's Pioneer corps in attendance. Pallbearers included Frank Brady Patrick Waleh William Burns Frank McChilin Jebo Murphy and Jehan Roche. Flower-bearers were John Sanne William Cook John Donovan Thomas Mothan John Mellulhem and David Jones. Interment followed at St Joseph’s Cemetery.
The eleventh annual Wall event under Sunset Base Ball auspice was held last evening in Workingmen's hall with strong attendance. A large number of young people enjoyed the program while Prof Johnson provided music. Barbers in the city plan a Sunday meeting at 2 o clock at Durkin's shop corner of Front Street and Pitteton avenue to form a union. all barbers urged to attend.
Patrolmen Palmer Thomas Watking and Perry raided the Park Phunew house run by Frank Jordan and Reese Price Tuesday night. Three inmates besides the proprietors were arrested and brought to Providence police station for hearings before Alderman Fidler. Females Elizabeth Daly Mamie Rice and Maggie Johnson were fined five dollars each. the men ten dollars each. None could pay and all await thirty days in the county jail.
A magazine style note promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a superior internal remedy for catarrh. It claims local salves and sprays fail, while the tablet form purifies blood to heal mucous membranes. An Albany druggist endorses the product with claims of quick relief and permanent results after a week. All druggists offer full packages for fifty cents.
Former Cadet Rowland F. Shelton testifies he served as drill master in 1897 and denies believing in hazing or knowing of severe cases. He recalls an assignment labeled special duty man for Cadet Boot, disputes the taboo on upperclass seeing lowerclass eyes, and says Booz was unpopular for being shiftless.
At Buffalo next summer the Pan American exposition will host multiple restaurants in key entrances and on the Midway, Esplanade pergola, and electric tower with varied service. Pabst of Milwaukee will operate a top cuisine venue, while German, Mexican, Italian, New England, and Maryland kitchens will offer authentic dishes and fixed price meals along with la carte options and lunch counters.
Residents Loftus Kulty Mullen Henihan and others on West Market Street suffer from a wrip while Miss Anne Higeriy convalesces. St Mary's students visit family. Ensworth league hosts a program on Modes of Travels with readings and music. Providence and Providence Presbyterian churches plan services including Lord's Supper and baptism. Harry Caron returns to Hevweather after attending his father’s funeral.
An item at the Pan American exposition features cassareep a South American food accessory made from the juice of the bitter cassava. The article details its production from pulp to tapioca like starch, the creation of taploca, and the syrupy paste cassareep infused with green peppers.
The Buffalo event of 1801 promises to advance mutual industrial and commercial interests across the Atlantic. It seeks to foster peace prosperity and friendship among all involved parties.
The article notes two main cassava types, sweet and bitter, with roots used for starches like tapioca. It cites annual exports around 5 million dollars and envisions growth through better cultivation, selection, and machinery. Experiments aim to commercialize cassava production in Florida and other U S regions.
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