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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1900
Page
10
An alarm rang in tram Box 4 at 4.25 yesterday afternoon. An early response by the Columbian Hare company confined the fire to John Gallagher’s house on Brooklyn Street due to a defective terra cotta pipe. The roof was slightly damaged before the firemen arrived.
Ferdinand Schivera, once a prominent figure on Garfield Avenue, will bring his tent to Carbondale in August for Evangelistic work. The Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational churches share responsibility for the event, and Schivera is described as a vigorous speaker and magnetic persuader.
The Carbondale office of the Scrat ton Tradition in the Jar win building on sixth avenue was abandoned yesterday. PB. T. Reilly, local manager, will headquarter at Scranton, Mer. Reilly has lived in the city for years through his Traction company work, and friends regret his departure.
Mr and Mrs A 4 Miffany visit friends in Bradford county. Mr and Mrs Frederick Brown return from several weeks at Orean Grove. Charlies Maurnstein of the Louder force is laid up with an injured hand. A Berry furniture dealer on North Main is again dangerously ill at his Terrace street home. Mrs W M Lathrop and Miss Florence Harrison return from Grant Pond. Mr and Mrs Daniel Scurry and daughter Helen go to Ocean Grove. Mrs D W Humphrey and daughter visiting Binghamton friends. The Shields family spending time at Miller cottage Crystal Lake. Two workmen injured by scaffold collapse on the Ontario and Western trestle at John street. Arthur W Haslam, long at Hotel Anthracite, moved his family from Beranton to South Church street residence. He is local representative of the International Correspondence Schools of Scranton.
The article records the completion of the Peckville Pres byterian church foundation and a July 4 wedding at Delph with Staunton and Jenkins married by Rev J S Themis, followed by a large meal. It also notes Methodist service details and a busy week for the fire department amid local council actions and school board appointments in Mayfield and nearby towns.
A fire at a mill wreck at Wil von’s area triggered by a likely firecracker caused extensive damage. Fire units from Jewsiup Hose Nos. 1 and 2 were called but not needed as the blaze was controlled. a nearby old house also burned briefly but was quickly extinguished by Mr Williams.
Heavy Wednesday evening rain spoiled the Presbyterian church festival in the grove. The Lone of America hall offered a welcome venue and receipts topped forty dollars. Miss Giertrude Thompson of Dalton visited her grandmother Mrs June Thompson in Peckville. Elizabeth Molagen, another fellow citizen, enjoyed Independence Day at Lake Winola. Miss Nellie Lewis of Scranton and Miss Shelley of this town plus a local gentleman were noted attendees.
Bogart of Wilkes-Barre will spend Sunday at the home of Dr and Mrs HH Cooper. Rope Van H Speere returned from a visit in Pittston and Wilkes-Barre. Mr William C Van Buskirk of Wort Pittston has returned home after visiting the Wein Buskirk home last week. The Hillside Home band provided music at the Fourth of July festival. Mrs Van Buskirk returned from Pittston and Wilkes-Barre. Miss Luli Metygar visiting grandparents at Mountain Valley. Mr Frank Whitlock to speak at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning. Captain Turner to add to the evening service.
A bolt of lightning struck Hutchins blacksmith shop tearing shingles while an arc light on Seatch street blew down in the wind. The town council may meet Monday if a quorum is found. Students from St Patrick's will visit New York park next Thursday. Services at Susquehanna Street Baptist Church will include baptisms this evening. Postmaster Matthews and others return from outings. Rev J H Price will preach at the Congregational church. A busy social week follows with visitors from Philadelphia and New York and many local entertaining guests. The Union Park Association picnic drew a large crowd and the Gouldsboro Cornet Band played well. Dr F B Gripin from Newfoundland visited local doctors.
Taylor residents hear plans for new quartering and parade on Monday. A P L A picnic and baseball exhibition join church services, socials, and Sunday activities across multiple local churches led by pastors Harris Edwards and Evans. Local residents return from trips and begin home construction projects.
Mr A N Nowll of Asherville Kansas suffered chronic diarrhea and feared death before using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which permanently cured him. For sale by all druggists Matthews Bros wholesale and retail agents.
Miss Emma Eschenbach spent Sunday in Scranton. Mr and Mrs Wolfe and Mrs Foulke of Scranton visited Mr and Mrs 8 H Rhodes Friday. Mrs M J Kinney entertained Mrs Barber of Scranton. Miss Jennie Eschenbach visited Mark's Summit last week. Mason Gilliland is home with a sore foot from an ice chisel cut. Mr and Mrs Enoch Adams held a family feast for the fourth. thirty eight guests attended.
Miss Blanche Alien of Wilkes-Barre hosts guests including Miss Alice Wella from South Canaan and Mrs. William True returns from Scranton. A rainy picnic at Van Brunt’s grave disrupted Methodist church plans. dinner followed at Odd Fellows Hall with Rev. Quimby giving a patriot address. Theft reported at Ry fron Wardell home.
Clark's Summit reports the Electric Star band's Fourth of July bake and picnic at Elam went well despite rain. Local residents Charles Dally Willard Vosburg Austin Staples and others enjoyed the festivities with the Highlanders at Binghamton. George Lance and Eva Stanton spent the day at Heart Lake. A family illness from suspected arsenic poisoning affected F. J. Walker and relatives but they recovered with Dr. Merrill's care. A storm toppled trees and an outhouse at Merritt Tompkins. Several residents resume summer routines as school ends.
Baseball standings feature scattered results with multiple cities and teams. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia show partial listings while Chicago and Cincinnati games report scheduled and rained events. American League notes Cleveland and Minneapolis victories alongside unsettled matchups.
The Orioles of South Site meet the Crements at Stone Avenue and Hemlock Street with manager August Kelper listed. The Sliders face Westside Reserves Saturday July 7 at 2:90 on Weet Hide Browns ground, then Sliders challenge Masters of Taylor on Sliders grounds. The Tribune notes standings and league results with various scores and teams in the Anthracite league.
A compiled page lists attorneys and firms on Washington Avenue Scranton along with rail timetable data. It includes names like Frank B. Hoyle, Jessup E. Jessup, Patterson & Wilcox, and G. B. Clark & Co, plus Lehigh Valley and Erie Railroad schedules with departures to Philadelphia, New York, and other points.
Dalton hosts from Wilkes-Barre while J H Bunnell buys new milk wagon and puts it to use. Edward Ryan funeral held for Henryville wreck victim. body sent to Bornonton. Rev W H Williams of the Anti-Saloon League visits. Mabel Purdy grads with top averages at Bloomsburg State Normal. Martha Dean entertains Edith Miles Cyrus Prentice and others from New York and Buffalo on the Fourth.
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