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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1899
Page
6
James Hopkins, a gate tender at Storrs Mine No 3, was badly hurt Monday when a trip of mine cars he opened for slid off the track and crushed his leg against the gate frame. He was taken home on Hollow Street where Dr Sullivan treated him.
Rev J J OToole led high mass for Bridget Arma day yesterday at Holy Rosary church. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery with many mourners in attendance. Another notice lists upcoming church meetings at First Welsh Baptist Christian church North Main avenue with baptism, Keystone club social in the Auditorium, and Pythians at Osterhout hall. A Puritan church prayer meeting on West Market street and Welsh Congregational prayer session on West Market are announced for this evening and tomorrow.
Born to Mr and Mrs John Nolan of Brick avenue a boy. Born to Mr and Mrs Miles Boyd of West Market street and hos Miss Mary Moran of Archbald is the gest of Miss Annie Ignott of West Market street. Harry the young son of Mr and Mrs Tra Winters of Split street is ill. Miss Mary Mullen of Thompson
Local storefront advertises Paine's Celery Compound and Pinkham's Compound priced at 75 cents each. Joe Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery offered at 75 cents. Mellon's Food available with a listing for S Malin Avenue in the ad.
Street in spending a week at Lake Winola. Richard Williams of Wayne Avenue returns from Atlantic City. John Murphy of Duryen is the fiancé of Miss Margaret Thornton of West Market Street. Miss Charlotte Carwardine and Mrs Eugene Corwin return from Atlantic City. David Reese also returns from Atlantic City. Miss Kate Moran of Clover Street and James Durrean of Oak Street announce their wedding for Aug 9 at Holy Rosary church.
Stanley Glongski obtained a warrant for Patrick Jordan and Martin McDonough both of Greenwood after an aggravated assault at the Greenwood Mine on Monday. The incident followed a drunken dispute and Glongski was struck with a stone. both defendants are held on bail for court.
Miss Lillie J. Anne of Philadelphia visits Miss Adi Able on Tripp avenue. Mr William D Ackerson of Pitts ton, formerly Scranton, passes through on way to Butte City Montana. Mr and Mrs W V Ackerson of Wood street stay at Butter Milk Falls with Miss L Smith acker Hons sister.
All this season's productions are on sale with top fashion ideas and many exclusive styles not found elsewhere. Stock is broken but particularly attractive.
Shop offers remaining stock of shirt waists once priced 50c to higher lines now slashed to 69c and 75c. Readily styled for stylish women with patterns and colors, advertised as the town’s talk after early opening.
A wealth of fine fabrics and pretty styles showcases waists in a stylish display. The market emphasizes attractive options and city wide selection with numerous elegant designs.
Elegant white waists offered at about $1.50 each with several higher grade choices selling readily at $1.75 or more. Consumers expected to find value in the selection as advertised by the retailer.
Readers acclaim couture white waist designs that have won the admiration of women shown in recent fashion displays. The garments emphasize craftsmanship and elegant form, drawing attention for their refined tailoring and timeless appeal.
The article highlights the season’s top and most elaborate white waist fashions and notes the closing price for choice pieces, signaling strong demand and style appeal at season end.
Longtime Congregational pastor Reverend E R Lewis returns to Scranton after farewell sermon at Shawnee church. Church members praise his ministry and wish him a pleasant, profitable vacation before an early return.
The Clarke Brothers milliners held a Monday evening gathering at Nay Aug park with supper at seven and dancing afterward. Prof Johnson, Mrs Luther Jones and Mrs D A McQuhanchaperoned the party. Ladies included Miss Black, Mattie Jones, Elizabeth Fenwick, Nettle Stark, Agnes Nealis, Fannie McLane, Jennie Woolhaugh, Lottie Ace, Gertrude Welsendue, Lillian Welsendue, Cora Williams and Norma Jones. Gentlemen listed were Charles Farnham, Clarence Snyder, David Williams, Joseph Cassidy, Charles Hoyt, Fred Petty, Samuel Finberg, John Phillips, E Lemmetzer, A Shade, Robert Pettit and James Haggerty.
In the 11 30 night incident on North Main Avenue in front of Shry ere drug store Mrs William Bell of 208 North Main jumps from a running car as it stalls. One of four accompanying children also jumps. Mrs Bell strikes her head, suffering an ugly gash. Passengers move her to the drug store and she is later driven home. Her husband once ran a lunch wagon on the Gilesk lot. No other injuries reported.
An infant child of Mr and Mrs Michael Moran of 2127 Price Street was buried in Cathedral cemetery yesterday afternoon. Short services were held over the remains of Miles Philbin at Holy Cross church yesterday afternoon. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery.
A Polunder with an unpronounceable name spent Monday night beneath in the Continental mines after his light went out. Searchers found him yesterday morning when the miners returned to work. An Arteman Ward spelling match will be held at the YWCA rooms near Waters jewelry store tomorrow evening. Ice cream will be sold at five cents per plate. All young women are invited. Howard Young four died yesterday afternoon at 2:90. His funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon. A quarrel over cards at McLoughlin's hotel led to one man being thrown through a plate glass window. no arrests were made. The Ivorbeca grand reception planning committee continues efforts.
A reader states Grain-O from pure grains suits her, after one week coffee caused issues. Children drink Grain-O freely with perceived health benefits, claiming it strengthens and nourishes all ages. Obtain Grain-O from grocers and follow the preparation directions for a healthful table beverage.
Local groups held meetings at Plymouth Congregational and First Baptist churches with topics on honoring the Lord's day and church matters. A Tallin barber was arrested for reckless riding. $2 fine imposed. A Richmond convention report highlighted a purchase gift and souvenirs. A wedding at Rev Thomas de Gruchy’s home united Thomias Sweet and May Clark. A piano drawing date changed to next Saturday. Funeral for Mrs. Hughes scheduled for 2:50 pm on North Tromley Avenue. New officers of Court Young Albion lodge installed. a smoker with a badge presentation followed. Electric City Wheelmen enjoyed a bake on Lake Scranton.
Miss Matthy Munson, Moody's Chicago Training student, will hold a missionary meeting next Sunday afternoon at 345 o'clock in the Young Women's Christian Association rooms. The report lists several residents traveling or visiting, including Frank Watkins from North Hyde Park and Prof William Davis from Paterson visiting his son in Bellevue.
Charles Geary and Ray Greeley return from trips to Factoryville Lake Winola and Tunkhamork. James Rafter works with Lackawan an Iron and Steel survey corps at Lebanon. Fred Woodhull returns from Canada. Mixx Whitney of Binghamton visits sister Mrs Graham and goes home. Gladys Richards of Deacon street is seriously congested. Mrs BR A Hurley and children return from Sunset Avenue to Syracuse. Mr and Mrs Charles Tetter back from Wayne county. Mrs EF Tieraun and Miss Corn Gsehliedle return from two weeks at Lake Ariel. Myrtle Harvey returns from Lake Wirella visit. Tooth brushes at Manners pharmacy. 500 fm bottle Imperial Queen Hair Tonne at Manners pharmacy 910 Green Ridge Avenue.
In South Scranton, Friends of Martin Coyne tried to seize Alderman Ruddy’s bench in a heated hearing over robbery and assault charges. A window toss and fines mark a chaotic night with multiple arrests and counterclaims touching Coyne Barrett and others in the Carita Patch area.
Martin Philbin, jailed for disorderly conduct by Alderman Ruddy, resisted en route to the county jail. A struggle on Wired Street left Ruddy battered but unharmed, with Philbin subdued and returned to custody as a mob watched and bystanders assisted.
Funeral arrangements in this late home notice include George MacArthur who died from injuries at the North mill. Services at 20 o'clock at Cedar Avenue church will be led by Rev P Doty with interment in Forest Hill cemetery. Joseph Breen's funeral follows from his father John Breen on Pittston avenue and Cathedral cemetery. Henry Warkers burial at Pittston avenue cemetery with services at 2 o'clock at his father's home on M2 Birch street.
Mira Anna Boland, daughter of former City Treasurer and Mrs. C G Boland, entertained a group of friends at her residence in a social gathering.
A Monday night gathering on Stone Avenue honored Mise Donnelly of Pittston with an entertaining program. Mrs. Charles Ziegler Mrs. G. Kramer and Mrs. Willian Horbach returned from Pittston. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ziegler Jr. and son visited Atlantic City. Mrs. Joseph Kramer of Prospect Moscow and Miss Kate Rader of Mauch Chunk were guests of Anna Rader. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Louis Diesing. P. J. Hickey was in Wilkes-Barre on business.
Addresses orders to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave directing action in South Side central city and central Hyde Park areas. Plane 6683 reference appears in the fragment with unclear context.
A group of prominent young ladies in Dunmore form the Enter prise T. A. H. club for social activity and welcoming strangers. They met at Miss Elsie Powell's home to finalize plans. The club aims to host outings, starting with a fortnightly trip to Lake Underwood. Officers include President Miss Marion Kinney and other posts in a structured roster.
A special adjourned borough council meeting was held with Mesars McAllister Ward Payton and Weber presiding to review exoneration lists with ex Tax Collector T Fi Boland. Several hours of work completed the task. William Beekman sold his interest to Charles Shultz. firm to be Gil Shultz & Company. The Epworthlogue meeting of the Methodist church discussed honoring the Lord's Day with lively responses. Funeral arrangements announced for Mrs Martha Schiers of Hillside Home. Young Ladies Mission circle enjoyed a day at Nay Aug Falls. Mrs Richard Kimble and Mr Kimble returned from a visit with friends on O'Boyle Street. Grace Jennings visiting Miss Nellie Jones.
Clarence Shay reports from New Milford on July 14 with Mrs. Lee Moss of Detroit visiting relatives in town. Florence Inderied Clara Inderied and Louise Pratt are spending a few days at Heart Lake. George and Crosby Moffatt also appear in the social snippet.
In Beaver Meadow and nearby locales residents record a week of small exploits and calls. Beverages, townsfolk, and visitors mingle as Frank Simons shoots a four and a half foot rattler near his barn. Florence Summers from Syracuse visits Mrs. L L McCollum. Robert Harby of Watton visits friends. H B Carpenter and wife spend weeks with relatives in Oxford. P B Houlihon of Binghamton visits her parents Mr and Mrs James Casey. Ning Taft visits grandmother Mrs C P Edwards in Gibson. F L Bryant of C N Woods store takes a two week vacation.
A Keowuk Iowa family reports their baby’s relief from cholera infantum and coli troubles after using Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. They offer the testimonial as gratitude, not advertisement, and note availability from Matthew Bros. and druggists.
Mies Corn Wells of Scranton visits her uncle J. Thomas in Dalton and plans to visit her uncle Menzo Mumford in North Abington this week.
Hidwin Brogan, accused of killing Albert Wiley, faced a preliminary hearing in Lancaster on July 2. The defense claimed Wiley and a companion were stoning the defendant’s dog when the shooting occurred, with jurisdiction over the murder charge pending trial.
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