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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
6
Mrs. Hannah Thomas a 75 year old widow who lived alone at 101 Eynon Street conducted a small store and died from apoplexy while at breakfast. Coroner Saltry ruled heart failure. funeral set for tomorrow at Washburn Street Cemetery with burial in the same plot.
The Simpson Methodist Episcopal and Jackson Street Baptist churches report strong revival activity with many young people professing Christ. Rev McDermott and Rev de Gruchy lead efforts while Epworth league oversees the evening service. At Jackson Street, Rev David Spencer of Blakers Baptist preached and many souls were won. The Simpson church nightly message centered on The Barren Fig Tree.
The article notes Rev McDermott speaking to a large congregation and inviting all church members and attendees to attend upcoming meetings.
Thomas Williams Jr. suffered a serious arm injury and head bruise after colliding with a butcher wagon while sliding near 18 South Everett Avenue. John Vanbuski was hurt by a roof fall at the Oxford mine, taken to West Side Hospital. William Parry slipped on his way to work, injuring his ribs. Dr. J Roberts treated him.
The St Paul Pioneer corps membership contest ends with large gains. Badges awarded to William F. Reilly, Robert Flynn and Frank Carron. Debate on Prohibition and Total Abstinence sees Bailey Walsh Mahon for, McNichals Sharp Orr against. Judges Hogan Rainey Carson rule for the negative. A meeting for a camping club plans next Sunday.
Sherman Avenue mission members of Plymouth Congregational church renew John Thomias as superintendent for another year and plan to buy a Plano. A committee will secure prices and officers for the year include Caleb Taylor as assistant superintendent and John Jones as secretary.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Sarah Brockway Freeman were held yesterday at the home of her son W H Freeman on South Main avenue. Clergymen spoke of the deceased Christian life and devotion as Rev W H Pearce of Binghamton led the services.
The service, aided by Rev. H C Mc Dermott of Simpson M E church and Rev. John P Moffat of Washburn Street Presbyterian, accompanied the body to Lisle Broome County N Y for interment beside the husband. Relatives attended. Simpson quartet sang. pallbearers named I W Mason J D Willarme T J Lice and GW Jenkins. Funeral Director Price handled arrangements.
Remains laid to rest after a requiem mass at Holy Cross church Bellevue yesterday morning. The sermon was by Rev W P O'Donnell and interment followed in Cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers were local neighbors.
Choir members are asked to meet for rehearsal this evening in the basement of the First Welsh Congregational church. Rev. Frank J. Milman of Pottsville will lead the Wednesday prayer meeting at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church.
Thomas W. Jones, 1809 Academy, employed at Central mines, fractured leg and severe bruises when a heavy coal piece fell at work on Monday. Dr W J Roberts attended and dressed his injuries. Local union No. 1428 United Mine Workers weighs a cooperative store plan with a special committee to study it, noting Aberamun Wales practice of over forty years. Young Ladies auxiliary of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church to meet at 339 North Hyde Park Ave next Saturday evening. Electric City Wheelmen bowling match between first and second teams to roll tomorrow evening, postponed from last night due to minstrel rehearsal. Christian Endeavor rally at Grace Reformed Church drew many from local churches. Columbia Hose Company discussed invitation from Allentown to host guests. no decision yet. Rev. Robert F Y Pierce spoke at First Welsh Congregational Church on the Passion Play of Oberammergau. Remains of infant of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Davis were interred at Washburn Street Cemetery. John Drury suffered severe burns from powder explosion in Continental mines recently. Miss Elizabeth Thomas of North Hyde Park Ave is ill. Miss Maria Griffiths resting after recent operation. Harry Reese of Evatscourt ill after vaccination. Arthur Davis of South Hyde Park Ave ill with vaccinated arm.
K T Jones and family guests of West Scranton friends Roy Madden contemplates journey to Chicago. Florence Williams confined to home. John DePue visiting mother at Delaware Water Gap. Mrs John Smith convalescing after illness. Engagement announced John R Jones and Miss Selena Wingdom. Ethel Savitte reported seriously ill. Mineat Glover recovering from illness. Dr Arthur Reynolds recovering from indisposition. Thomas Wielks at home. Tom DeGraw ill on Washburn street. Kate Burrall confined to home illness. sister substituting. Jesse Snover able to move about after rheumatism. Marjory Jacobs and Jennie Jones reported ill. Gwilym Griffithe indisposed.
Andrew Kerlil posted a high scoring display at Blatter's range achieving 248 of 250 on his first attempt and totaling 4 scores near perfect across forty shots. A Knights of Pythias Comet lodge meeting convened last night. Church of Peace youth plan a February Passion Play reproduction. The Lackawanna Iron and Steel furnace shutdown ended last night. George Kramer of EL Robison's Brewery, living at 1420 Irving Ave, suffered a serious hand injury.
An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a trusted throat and lung remedy. It promises a free sample bottle and claims strong success against chronic coughs. The offer is framed as a rare surprise from the authorized proprietor.
The infant Irene, child of Mr and Mrs John G Blemiller, dies and funeral is moved to 1.40 p m today from 89 Alder Street. Dr Walah attends the injury. A basketball game between the Defenders and the Allentown team is rescheduled for tomorrow night at St Johns Hall.
Fire alarms from box 76 called Howe companies 5 1 7 6 and 4 to Henry Lanyon residence on Fairfield avenue about 9 80 yesterday morning. Damage 200 confined to inside wall due to defective fuse. A second alarm from the same box at 11 located a fire at 604 Dean street owned by F G Peck and occupied by Albert Crane caused by matches. extinguished with no major damage. Funeral of Mrs Thomas Kelly from 1659 Capouse avenue to St Pauls Catholic church 1400 yesterday with large turnout and rites led by Rev Father Collan of Paterson N J. Interment Cathedral cemetery.
The Providence conclave of Hepta sophs No. 195 installed their recently elected officers in the Auditorium rooms last night. A banquet followed the programme with addresses by prominent members and a fine musical performance.
North End Stars defeated Bloomsburg Wheelmen 14 to 4 before a large Auditorium crowd. John Tigue left with an eye injury after a collision, while goals for the Stars came from Tigue and J McCluskie and for Bloomsburg from Kane and Holmes. Umpire Battin.
A concert is planned in the Auditorium on February 20 under the North Scranton Glee Club. The programme lists soprano Mrs D Lewis contralto Miss Elliot tenor Prof Gwilym Morlins and bass Prof J W Jonas. Also a mothers meeting at the YWCA association rooms Friday at 1 p m and a Liberty Hose company special meeting Friday evening for all members.
Mrs Bridget Kelly of this city died in Philadelphia. Survived by Patrick James and Mrs Langan of this city Mrs Carmody of Philadelphia and Michael of Syracuse. Remains arrived yesterday. funeral from St John s church this morning. Danial Sullivan seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Sullivan of 817 Orchard died yesterday. Funeral of Mrs Currie M Haldeman to be held this afternoon at 2 from her mother Mrs Eppling 29 West Market with services at Providence Methodist Church Rev George Cure. interment Dunmore cemetery. Funeral of Mrs Mary Kane of Bellevue tomorrow morning from Holy Cross church and Cathedral cemetery. Funeral of late Mrs Julia Maria tomorrow from 1026 Price street with services at St Patrick s Church and interment Cathedral cemetery.
Union officials from the Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen met General Superintendent Clarke of the Lackawanna in Guernsey Hall yesterday. The visit, unrelated to a specific dispute, addressed conditions on Buffalo divisions with several committee members present from Buffalo Utica Binghamton Scranton.
The article reports that efforts to discredit Mr. John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, failed. A committee of friends and foes investigated charges against Mitchell and Mr. Amitehell and Mr. Wilson, exonerating the accused, condemning the accuser, and the convention adopted the committee’s unanimous report. The Black Diamond notes Mitchell’s personal honesty despite occasional policy disagreements.
Newly elected officers of Sam Sloan division No 276 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will be installed at Guernsey hall this evening. The affair is open to members and friends. Clinton E Weston will speak, Miss Freda Kann will sing, Stanley Swarte will perform banjo, a musical monologue will be provided, and refreshments will be served.
Tuesday January 2 schedule shows Extras East at 8 p.m. with O. W. Pittuerald and Po Cavanough listed for the program.
A garbled list details Hoboken train times and crews including arrivals at 6 a.m. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. It mentions Morris unit Kay almelan Conmfucora and crew rosters with January dates and class air cars. The fragment outlines crew notes for January 2 and 3 and a January 24 beak ear event.
A funeral service for Reverend Guild featured reflections on his true Christianity, geniality, and generosity. A quartet sung suitable selections and interment followed at Dangnore cemetery. Pallbearers included Reese G. Brooks and several local men. Hiram Lodge and the Grand Army of the Republic attended.
A bag punching contest with a $25 purse is planned at Star Theater on Wednesday evening February 12. Open to all Northeastern Pennsylvania professionals and amateurs. registration and a $1 deposit due by February 8 with Edward Schafer or Nelson Teets. Notables like Thomas Mulligan, Prof. John Tighe and Mr. Geble have signaled intent to enter.
Johny Drury aged 38 died yesterday at Moves Taylor hospital from burns received two weeks earlier when a keg of powder exploded at the mine where he was employed. The remains were sent to his sister Mrs Patrick Hoban at 4000 Washburn Street. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2:00 PM from St Patrick's Church with interment in the Cathedral cemetery.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey orders 1,000 box cars 20 passenger coaches 760 hopper tare and 600 gondolas from American Car and Foundry The Harlan and Hollingsworth company builds all coaches for the Central while locomotives are produced by the American locomotive company.
The Dunmore Democratic convention in Temperance Hall ended with a police presence to restore order. Victor Bursehell served as temporary chairman and Martin Gibbons as permanent chair. Nominations included August Wahler for treasurer and John Brown for street commissioner among others. Eighteen Italian delegates from the Second ward's First district were seated after a contested seating battle, though tensions lingered as some delegates left.
The funeral of the late Hon William J Lewis was held yesterday afternoon from the family residence on Euclid Avenue. Services at 240 o clock were led by Rev George B K Guild of the Providence Presbyterian Church with assistance from Rev R S Jones of the Welsh Congregational Church. A large gathering of kin friends and business associates attended the rites.
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