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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1899
Page
6
West Scranton plans a fall monster concert to raise funds for a new ambulance and hospital needs. The board of trade committee will arrange a conveyance, inviting all residents to participate with coupon tickets. A prior plant proposal has been abandoned.
The Mampion Street Methodist Episcopal church choir gave a concert to a large audience last evening. Several choruses and duets were performed along with solo recitations and quartette tones. Teamerial numbers featured Professor House Nelle Towne and others. refreshments followed the entertainment.
A storer was served last evening on North Lincoln Avenue in front of Dr Fisher’s residence by the Ladies Ald society of St David’s Episcopal church. A cream social followed with liberal patronage. On a vacant lot near St Mark’s Lutheran at Washburn and Fourteenth Streets the Women’s Guild held a town social serving tea and cream to a large crowd. Many people were present and enjoyed a pleasant evening.
An item lists Paine's Celery Compound Pinkham's Compound Pierce's Golden Medical Dis Mellon's Food and sponsors like GEORGE W. JENKINS' on S Main Avenue 75C 5c 55¢, reflecting a 1900s era药商 advertisement with multiple patent medicines and pricing.
Last evening at Inavorite Hall the following officers were chosen for the coming term Chancellor commander W Christ vice commander G Sayers master of arms Cr Henmgart master of finance Stephen Summerhill M of W W Hawher keeper of record and seal FL Mueles sentinel i Evans subside centnel Wolf Johnson representative to perand lodge Fred Divich welfare formation discussed and seated accordingly.
William J. Hates a Com pay K member recalls a Thirteenth regiment veteran who married in Birmingham Alo. Wounded in Porto Rico by a Marae bullet, he rejoined his unit at Camp Mend, received a furlough to visit relatives, and plans to depart for San Francisco and Manila with the regiment.
A group from West Siders spent yesterday at a lugsket picnic on the West Mountain side. Dinner and luncheon were served in the woods. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank C. Eynon Mrs William Watkins Miss Jensie Thivis Hattie Byrne Jennie Watking Ruth Reese Diana Watkins Ethel Eynon Ethel Watkins Will Eynon Harry Watkins James N Davis and Robert Morgans of Minersville Pa with Mesynon as chaperon.
William Shorriss, a noted civil man, who enlisted in the regular army months ago and was reported dead after a yellow fever illness, is alive. He is at Camp Meade with the 19th Regulars and expected to arrive on furlough in a few days after hospital confinement for his illness.
The Papthet Young People’s union of the First Welsh Baptist church will hold a regular meeting this evening. Funeral services for Mrs Mury A Davis of Bellevue are today at Freelock with interment in Washburn Street Cemetery. Burial for the late hite Myre and Mary Lovucks’s service at 21 North Bromley Avenue. A son born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Harris on North Bromley Avenue Wednesday. An excursion to Harvey’s Lake yesterday by Washburn Street Presbyterian Church was well attended. The Mlodrey City Wheelmen base ball club defeated Scranton Lievele at Lake Ariel yesterday.
A brief notice touts a two month period for wearing light weight wash fabrics. It emphasizes the short season and the exceptional value of the current sale opportunity.
Dr Talleson Phillips returned from Heading where he attended State Dental Association meetings. Mrs Daniel Jenkins of Pittston visits Mr and Mrs KR Hughes of North Bromley Avenue. Mrs J S Gallagher sprained her ankle stepping from a street car. Cora Hallett entertaining Leah Knauss of Cleveland. John O'Brien left for Philadelphia and Atlantic City for vacation. Charles Hammer, barber employed by T Z Piece, resigns.
North Scranton notes the Citizens Cornet band plans a Mountin park excursion next month under Prof Cramp. The group rehearses twice weekly at Powell's hall and aims to become a leading city band, with friends working hard to ensure a big success.
The funeral for Edward Robinson, injured at the Cayuga mine two weeks earlier, was held yesterday from his cousin John McNulty's Ferdinand street home. Interment took place at Mt. Carmel cemetery after services there. The Storrs mine will suspend work for a week to repair shaft No 2 fan. The Welsh Baptist church on West Market street plans an outing at Nay Aug Park today, with coaches departing at 4 o'clock and returning by 8. The Wayne Avenue Baptist church will hold a manual picnic at Nay Aug Park on Tuesday, July 18.
Miss Belle Thomas of Hollister avenue yields relatives in Upper Lehigh. Delchmiller and Slortshorn of Mulley's store return from Lake Winola vacation. Miss Mary Jones of Forest City guests on Wayne avenue yesterday. EB Flynn and Margaret Lowery visit friends in Wilkes Barre Korn to Mr and Mrs Joseph McAllister of Cusick avenue a son. Mrs Eugene Wagner at her home on Cusick avenue. Joseph Reese of North Main avenue is Wic. Moses James Ball and Arthur Wari of Aghby guests yesterday on Throop street. Miss Mary Jenkins of West Market street visits friends in Pinston Mira. Jane Evans and Mrs Joseph Howells of Taylor visiting Mr W Davis on North Main avenue yesterday. Miss Mary Evans of Modsie guest of relatives on Hollinter avenue yesterday. J T Phillips of North Main avenue visits friends in Nanticoke yesterday. Mrs Phillip Williams and son Alfred of Wyoming visit friends on North Main avenue yesterday. v Ro Howell of Parker street guest of his mother. James Howelise of Avoca yesterday. Joseph Mayerskip arrested last evening by Officer Toga for riding on sidewalk. He fined $3. Messrs William Griffiths and John Morris of Taylor guests here yesterday.
On July 1th the Lehigh Valley Railroad will offer a special $5.00 round trip to Niagara Falls. Tickets valid for return on any train except the Black Diamond Express, through July 1th. Tickets available via Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents for details.
An advertisement promotes Drink Grain-9 as a healthful invigorating coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims rich brown color and full nourishment, urging readers to ask grocers for Grab-O the new food drink and to avoid medicines, noting its value for children.
Peter Dangly of Birch Erect alleges six letters were added to his wagon spelling Patrick Daugle. He identified John Freolich, a North Mill foreman, as the culprit and had a warrant issued. Freolich was brought before Alderman Storres, but lack of evidence led to his release and a finding of not guilty on the charge.
Charles Ankewlteh and his mother Ann Ankewiteh were arrested on assault charges after a barn dispute over a horse. Loomtyner, the Pro spect Ave tavern keeper, testified. defendants were dismissed on one charge but held on another with $200 bail. A second case saw Henry Schmidt charged after a dispute over garden water flow. Philip Schneider faced domestic assault claims. A stable worker was discharged after a drunken incident at the Alder Street station.
James Hope, an employee at Casey and Kelly brewery, had his right hand ar tery severed when a knife blade contact occurred at work on Wednesday. Margaret Durlevey of Pilston avenue and Fannie Mages of Medar avenue accompany the incident with local mentions in the text. Moran, a visitor at Thomas Needham’s home on Cedar avenue, is also noted among the fragmentary details.
South Side central city and central Hyde Park receive address orders to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6682.
G C Lyman and wife from Park Place Methodist visit Bing hamton this week. The Lutheran Sunday school held a picnic at Nay Aug Falls yesterday. Mr Johnson contractors a new house at Court street and Providence road worth about 5000 dollars. Mrs Featunby and her children depart for Paris exposition in 1900 with Misses Von Bergen Preston and Fentenby accompanying them.
County Superintendent J C Taylor led a township teachers examination at No 1 school Genevieve Tobin of Wilkes Barre and others visiters in town depart for home Wiggins returns from Crooklyn Gorman leaves for New York Lotth Meynolda Carbondale visits Greenwood Mary Toole returns to New York Frank Tool a stay ends Harry Thomas birthday party held Patrick McCahill foreman for Peter Mullin Lindary Pa named as victim in an incident AS TO CONTINUED STORY
The report notes Mr. McCahill endured intense pain last week but has since fully recovered.
Obituary notices report deaths of Terenes Rafferty aged 52 at 407 Phelpe sireat Wied Wet night. Interment at Cathedral cemetery after funeral from St Peters cathedral. Also funeral for Willam McDonald of Olyphant and burial in Nicholean cemetery. Myre Mary Loucks of Wert Beranton died after a short illness. funeral from 21d Tremley avenue to Washburn street cemetery.
Frank Garvey hosted a pleasant social at North Plakely Street in Wilheowe last evening. The event featured indoor games a program of vocal solos recitations and piano numbers with attendees including Miss Mary Kelly Miss Edith Miller Miss Emma Laudwire and a long list of local men and women.
Period ending June 10 1809 shows letters remaining unclaimed at the iPost. Scranton Tribune ads list names including Mrs John TR Foster Madison avenue Mrs J W Harmin Franklin avenue Lester Kex ler 216 lay avenue Frank Kellar Union street Louis Kraft 542 Larch Street Mrs John W Mooney Main street Miss Kate Murray Willow Street and others seeking notice.
A large audience attended last evening’s musical program by the choir of the Methodist Episcopal church. Virginia Saunders delivered a well received recitation, and the event concluded with cream and cake. John Brown left for Ireland for several months, Postmistress Julia Bishon resumes duties after a vacation, and a Neptune Chemical Company hotel has been purchased. An Alex Adams man from Depue street returned home with $25,040 from the Klondike.
A. J. Sheppard, 32, private in the Nineteenth United States Infantry, was found dead in a Columbus hotel after turning on the gas in his room. Though a verdict of death by natural causes was recorded, evidences suggested self-inflicted action during his service of eleven years and a half.
The United States court of appeals handed down a decision favoring the Northern Pueblo claim that Ashland is the terminus of a land grant extending over more than one million acres. The ruling centers on the road grant under dispute and the aquifer wording guiding the title boundaries.
Office boy reports Kiel enjoying a fine holiday as the proprietor Rome Day hosts a cheerful scene. Liner notes that Bimber plans to return all his letters, while the editor confirms actions taken during the festive period.
Fred Ward plans a large residence in Richmont park while Chiyton Safford was in Wilkes-Barre. Miss Colvin hosts a Baptist church social on Friday evening July 1 on the church lawn. Mr and Mrs T J Murray of Honesdale visit. Manners Pharmacy advertises tooth brushes of all sizes at 920 Green Ridge street. Fred H H Emery from Dickson avenue visits Binghamton. Women's Christian Temperance Union held a service at the library yesterday. Ida Orr returns from Hollisterville and Mrs D L Greene from Pollock. Katherine Kennedy Kinw retires after two weeks at Newport Imperial Queen Hall.
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