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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1901
Page
6
Mrs. Bridget Duggan of Price Street died after a fall at Jackson Street and Pechoot Avenue. She struck her head on a stone wall, remained unconscious for about half an hour, was taken to a hospital, and later died from a skull fracture caused by the impact. A coroner's inquest will be held.
A warrant sworn before Aldermai Mosea by John Erwekley alleges Casper Erwekley stole money from a trunk and house. He fled to Clerk's Summit where his sweetheart Miss Carrie Daly lives. They planned engagement and fled, with the bride-to-be returning home before authorities found them. The hearing was set and he remained held on bond awaiting court.
Local Union No. 21 of the Jenny. wen Barbers International Union of America elected and installed officers at a recent meeting. John A. Hughes was named president. Fred Ginader served as vice president with Harry L. Rainey as corresponding and financial secretary and August Howergan as recording secretary. William Schimmel and Harry L. Rainey were named delegates to the national convention to be held in Saginaw Michigan on October 1.
Miss Annie Morgan and companions sail for a six week Western New York trip visiting Niagara Falls Pan American exposition and Silver Lakes. West Scranton residents celebrate Fourth at Lake Winola including Mewes Peck Morgan and families and Miller and Cinderella Moree. The post office window opens 5 to 10 this morning for usual delivery and local ball games head to Bloomsburg for a match with the town team. Outside foreman John Hoffman from the Hampton mine attended the funeral.
Enterprise lodge No. 21 of the Loyal Knights of America will hold a pension at Harvey's Lake on Thursday July 18. Each member receives two tickets and widows of deceased members one ticket. Ticket No 70L won the $1 gold prize at a raffle by the Anthracite Camping Club. A boy named Willard Hughes was injured by a milk wagon. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs James Foulkes. Mrs John T Thomas sailed for a two month Wales visit. The infant of Mr and Mrs Walter Jones was laid to rest at Washburn Street Cemetery. The First Baptist Church reported progress on the new church. Mrs Rowland D Thomas and son Willard visited from Moscow Pa. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Lance. Elizabeth Jones, a girl, was born in Pittsen. The Diamond Mine Accidental Fair and Local Union 26 United Mine Workers planned a Lake Laviore excursion on August 24. The Crystal Social Club danced at St David's Hall. The Keretone club hosted Crystals on May 4 at Tatrehild's hotel. one man was arrested for placing tablets on street car trucks. He posted 8 with Lt Williams for court today. Mrs George Britton of Reading is visiting Dr and Mrs George Ho Reynolds.
Anna Pretrokus of Clearview Street was arraigned on larceny charges at the city hall but discharged after insufficient evidence. The Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies’ Aid hosts a lawn luncheon with strawberries ice cream and cake. Summer activities include a summer school break at Baptist tabernacle and social events by Brotherhood of St Paul Knights of Maccabees Olympia Social Club. William Dito of West Market Street leaves for a two month Europe trip. Lena Clark of Wood Street visits friends in Westport PA.
A 10 year old boy suffered a head injury yesterday after a stone was thrown during a game in South Scranton. Dr. Walsh treated the wound about two inches long. Also noted are visits by John and Jacob Kramer of Millburn NY to their parents on Hickory street and a Bakers union funeral notice for Fred Schreadel at Raub's hall. A fire alarm from box 47 on Pittston avenue and Willow street reported a small frame house fire set by capelede fireworks, extinguished by South Scranton companies. The unoccupied house has been vacant since January after the infant death of Frank Janssen’s daughter.
Adldiens orders to J T Bharkey, 1014 Cedar avenue, South Side central city and central Hyde Dark. Phone request for delivery details and pricing of pea coal at 1.50 per ton.
The Green Ridge Modern Woodmen held a meeting in Ma mole hall last evening despite heat. Guests included Miss Drusilla Phillips of Meylert avenue visiting relatives in Free land and Miss Nellie Brundage of Dickson avenue staying with friends at Falla, Pe. Local families William Glert and family returned to Tamaugua after a week with Henry Glert of Delaware street. Homer and Percy Taylor left for Canada, and mail carrier Joseph Filiam departed for Buffalo for a stay. A team of oxen with a broad tread wagon evokes grandfather days.
An ad invites readers to visit any druggist for a free trial bottle of Kemp’s Balsam for the throat and lungs. The remedy promises to cure or relieve chronic and acute coughs bronchitis asthma and consumption, with price details unclear.
Mrs. B. Davis of 918 Hampton Street Baye says kidney troubles kept her bedridden for a week and caused severe back pain. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills, bought from Matthews Bros. drugstore, with rapid relief and lasting improvement. Sold by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sole agents. Remember the time take no substitute.
A fifth moving electric car drew crowds on Fanderson avenue yesterday afternoon as children at a watering trough gaped at the oxen they had rarely seen. Miss Ligzie Milow departed Dickson Avenue for Henesdale to spend the summer and local shoppers are urged to cool off at C P Jones Drug Store on Dickson Avenue with a Crystalline Froxven Mint or Ice Cold Milk Shake.
Funeral for infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Schweitzer held on Drinker Street with interment at Dunmore cemetery. Marie Webber sails from New York for Europe. Mrs. John Palmer visits friends in Moogle. Mrs. Tex and children visit Mrs. Reuben Mowery. Emily Edgar vacationing with the Mieses Powell. Kenneth Moffatt visiting Moorle relatives. Mrs. Henwood and daughter at Linxermne. Andrew Oliver family hosts in Green Milge. Clavion Potter visits friends in Wilkes-Barre.
Willie Arnold son of Mr and Mrs Joli Arnold died after three weeks illness at 11 PM Tuesday. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from Pittson avenue residence with services at Hickory Street Presbyterian Church. Interment in Pittston Avenue Cemetery. Martin Hayden funeral Friday at 4 AM a high mass for St Peters Cathedral. John Dowplek funeral today from West Lackawanna Avenue life residence at Welock. Services by Rev Rogers Israel and Rev J Mehenry with interment Forest Hill Cemetery.
A reflective piece argues parents should give children money to spend to teach the value of a penny and prudent limits. It contends that handling small sums fosters measurement of appetite and restraint, preventing wasteful spending and teaching practical economy to youths.
The body of Edwin Schoonover was found near Lake Lodore five hundred feet south of the Lake Lodore station. Decomposition had advanced, with clothing torn and pockets emptied. a ring of witnesses and investigators gathered as coroner's inquest was set to convene and determine cause of death.
Velwort Woatons was arrested and jailed for thirty days after a plan involving Aubting and Walvoman Matthews. Toney Hielt received a thirty day sentence for a related offense. Thwanag Win, involved in a separate assault at the Lacks Wannan salon, also drew thirty days in jail for default of his fine.
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