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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
6
Local column notes Fred L. Teappe seeking fakirs trading on reputations. A valuable dog owned by Frank Sloc is poisoned. Funeral details given for Mrs. Michael Kilcoyne. Andrew Medier suffered a severe bicycle accident on Cedar Avenue near Hickory Street. face injuries described and Dr. Kolb attending. prognosis not optimistic.
Fred L. Terppe, a pioneer druggist, pursues a gang misrepresenting him as purveyor of Terone’s medicine. The fake dealers entered homes to pressure purchases, claiming Terppe sent them. Ten women sought bottles at his store, prompting police action and heightened vigilance.
The funeral of Mrs. Michael Kilcoyne from 1518 Cedar Avenue drew a large crowd to St John’s Church for a mass offered by Rev. FE J Melles. Father Melley gave a eulogistic address and the procession proceeded to Dunmore Catholic Cemetery for interment.
Frank Slocum’s valued pointer dog Jerse was found dead at the Slocum homestead on Slocum Street. The dog was poisoned by an unknown person, adding to a series of slain dogs in the area recently.
Jamey Normile of Prospect avenue injured at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western car shop yesterday while raising a piece of iron with a coworker. He sprained his back and was taken to Moree Taylor hospital then returned home. Joseph Rader of Birch street moved to a private hospital for appendicitis treatment. Matthine Schneider learned their daughter Mrs Jacob Buck was rapidly sinking in York. Comet lodge 41 Knights of Pythine to install officers Tuesday evening. William Schmidt of Terppe’s pharmacy returned from Philadelphia. Frank Decker of Prospect avenue, the runaway accident victim, showed slight improvement yesterday. Mrs D H Murphy of Hiver street visiting Philip McHugh of River street. Lena, two-year-old daughter of Mrs Singer of Cedar avenue, run over by a horse near her home but escaped serious injury.
The article traces early tea cup adoption in Europe from Constantinople to major capitals, notes coffee cup forms and oriental influence, and explains the mid 16th century surge of Chinese porcelain imports as vertu items. It warns that many so called genuine pieces are counterfeit due to skilled Chinese imitators.
A sale listing touts One Dress Pattern at four dollars per yard and Stripe Japanese Silks with pure soft finish. Maid and Check Jap Silks are praised as best half dollar quality in the city. Mouseline Royals fabrics described as exquisite and worth 56 cents, with all new desirable styles.
Weaves in Silk and Cotton draw much attention this season and are vastly superior to organdies in every aspect and much handsomer.
West Scranton residents report a push for city improvements driven by council members. Key actions include Scranton Street Railway removing Swetland street tracks to the street’s north side, a plan to sewer Railroad avenue from Third district line to Emmett street, and preparations for the Hyde Park avenue pavement decision and a Mt. Pleasant culvert sewer project.
A large crowd attended the funeral of William F. Letchworth yesterday. A brief prayer service was held at his residence on North Hyde Park Avenue before a sermon by Rev. J. B. Moffatt at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church. The choir performed and pallbearers included William Frink D A Stone L A Stevens F W Tracy H H McKengie and A W Dickson. Interment followed at Dunmore Cemetery.
A grand complimentary concert is arranged at St David’s Episcopal Church tomorrow evening honoring chorister and organist Lewis Watkins who leaves for a new post at Newcastle Pa. The program features soloists Nora Davies Etta Dunkerly Margaret Phillips and others with accompanist Watkins and ends with a quartet. Exercises begin at 7 30 o’clock.
Florence Manali three years old of 16075 Jackson street was struck by a carriage and seriously hurt while playing in front of her home. Dr J J Roberts attended. the driver avoided blame as the child suddenly ran into the street.
Patagonia lodge number 224 met at Evans hall on South Main in a regular session. Officers elect for the new term were installed with Past Chancellor L I Evans acting as Installing officer in the absence of District Deputy Grand Chancellor Joseph D Phillips.
Michael Hennigan was bitten twice by a large dog while delivering milk on Franklin Avenue Tuesday morning. One wound was severe and Dr. J J Carroll of West Scranton treated and cauterized the injuries later that day as the ugly animal episode drew attention.
Mr M Wennigan was bitten when leaving his yard as a vicious dog attacked him. Authorities expect the animal to be shot. Wennigan resides on Twentieth Street.
Evan J. Gritithe and Mrs. John Harter visit relatives and return from trips while Mise Grace Pond and Stephen Bowen travel from or to areas in Pennsylvania. Dozens of names appear as guests visiting from Wilkes-Barre, Susquehanna, Pittston, Elmira, New Jersey, Rochester, Factoryville, Tunkhannock, Johnstown and other communities.
The funeral of George Eyanea, son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Eyanea of 128 South Main avenue, will be tomorrow at 1 pm from the residence with interment at Pittston. The infant of Mr and Mrs Arthur Spencer of 4% Bilckens court will be buried at Newton Centre after services at home this morning at 9 am.
The No 1 school board heard J T Kepperly of Meyers Book Co explain the Pennsylvania Citizen and its introduction in state schools. Director Coyne opposed placing it in the supply committee, and the case was referred there with power to act.
Article details an Austrian balloon powered railway climbing Hochstaufen mountain at Mad Resedentials. Invented by Herr Volderried, the system uses a single guiding rail and tethered balloon with water ballast for descent. Lifting capacity exceeds eleven thousand pounds with stations along the line and gas tank at the base.
The article notes the marriage of Anna F Dougherty to Edward Sullivan at Holy Reary church with Rev Jd J O Toole officiating. It also covers a birthday party for Miss Mary Lewis with many attendees, a case of parental neglect leading to a $700 bond, and a renewed liquor-crusade arrest spree with three defendants arraigned, including James Convery Jr Frank Singer and Patrick Thornton.
Joseph J. Evans and James Flynn were chosen to represent Marquette at the annual order convention to be held in Al- Loonm next month. Richard Davies of Green Street is recovering slowly from a severe illness. John Henry Evans of Camp Alger's Thirteenth regiment is on a seven day furlough with his parents on Parker Street. Funeral for William Lynch is this morning with high mass at St Joseph's Lithuanian church and burial in the German Catholic cemetery. Mr and Mrs Thomas Jehu of Plymouth guests of John and Mrs John Jehu of Wayne Avenue. The Dutch Gap mission Sunday school plans a grand concert at the Welsh Congregational church on August 8. Grace Bell of West Market Street visits friends at Wilkes-Barre. William Davies of Wayne Avenue visits friends at South Gibson for a few weeks. Beatrice Rebekah lodge No. 70 will hold an ice cream social at Mrs Von Storchs 608 East Market Street Thursday evening. There will be a special North End Christian Endeavor choir meeting Thursday evening July 14 at the Presbyterian church to decide on new music from Prof. Reese Watkins.
Charles Cunnague a Nay Aug Coal miner aged about 48 was instantly killed by a rock fall early yesterday. He lived in Throop and is survived by his wife and one child. Michael Potter is visiting friends in Olyphant. Charles Chamberlin camped at Lake Winola. James Dodge of Throop Street died yesterday aged 65. Funeral at 3 pm with Mt. Carmel cemetery interment. Colonial Council No 27 Daughters of America to hold lawn social at Miss Kiva Osterhout’s home on South Blakely Street with American Band and Arlington Double Quartette. rain date to be announced.
Richard Sable Sr. of 4 Monroe Avenue died at his residence last night from heart failure. He is survived by his wife and six children. Funeral arrangements are noted as interment to follow.
A dialogue shows Mr Bright surprised a married man pens the fashion notes, Mrs Bright quips how he knows, and the item claims there will be no change in pocketbooks this season per Chicago News.
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