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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1898
Page
6
Benjamin F. Fern, son of John Fern of North Sumner Avenue, was badly injured Monday afternoon at the Archbald mines while supervising brace cutting for mine cars. A fragment of hardwood flew from a circular saw and struck him as he protected his face.
Shoppers face deep discounts as prices have dropped sharply. Advertisers note late buyers gain the most from the heavy reductions offered.
Monday afternoon Patrolman Kiah Peitera disposed of a dangerous dog in the Filmore avenue and Lafayette streets area. The animal belonged to William Edwards and had bitten Thomas Godfrey, though the wounds were not serious and the family consented to the euthanization.
Mrs Edward Reynolds of 2019 La fayette street is confined at home after a fall from the stairs late Monday night. She suffers internal injuries a deep cut above the knee and many contused wounds. Dr J J Carrell attends. The leg wound required twenty four stitches.
The funeral for the late James F. Mack, who died Saturday evening from railroad injuries, was held from John Gilroy’s residence on North Main Avenue. A large cortege attended the service at St Patrick's Church where Rev. D. A. Dunne celebrated a high mass. Interment followed at the cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers were James Doud Henry Logan Thomas Ruane John Quinlan and John McHale. flower-bearers were Andrew Connors and Van Daley.
Electric City Economy club invites members to a regular meeting at Masonico hall on North Main. John Sheridan of Sadie Place, a Pine Brook shaft runner, was injured Monday when a lever tipped while replacing a car on rails.
A South Scranton meeting at Germania hall formed plans to recruit for a National Guard unit. John J. Gordon chaired as volunteers were urged to enlist and join by Friday night at the armory. Also covered are bail proceedings for Frank Agili, and arraignments of Peter Kelley, William Mahon, and Anthony Gillespie.
Mrs Bron reports severe headaches chills and back pain relieved by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says she feels like another woman and slept better with no internal pain after using the remedy.
In Dickson City a large crowd gathered as Old Glory was raised atop a 95 foot pole at Storrs Ming amid cannon blasts and band music. Speakers including W Gaylord Thomas and Alderman John T Howe praised the flag while the Citizens band Schubert Glee club and Misses Bowman and Jones helped mark the event with songs and recitations. The flag, donated by mine officials and presented by Jacob Bowman, symbolized civic pride and inclusion for new citizens.
Yesterday morning Maher and Kelley were sent to the county jail for thirty days after being charged with drunk and disorderly conduct the night before. Gillespie was discharged. Herman H. Smith of Elm street and Joseph Sapolska formerly of this side were arrested at Hoboken Sunday as suspicious characters. Authorities learned their identities and homes, and reports were sent to Hoboken. It is presumed the men were released.
The school board met with full attendance and awarded the No 6 building addition bid to E W Osterhout for 2700 with the option 2400 without excavation. Dunmore bids were rejected and heating bids postponed. A bond plan was considered to 5000 at 4 percent. A water notice affected No 6 premises. Miss Nora O'Hara earned a permanent teaching certificate. Miss Rundell dismissal issue referred. Two injuries reported at local works and a death in Apple Street.
All members of Carpenters union No 543 are invited to the funeral for George C Fisher at 2 PM this afternoon at Dunmore cemetery. The report notes other local visitors and guests including Mrs Fellman of Carbondale and Mrs Cobb of Monsey Avenue staying at Elmndale. Mr and Mrs J L Randolph entertain visitors from Penn Avenue and William Otterson from New Jersey.
Miss Lucy Wingle of South Canaan visited Mrs. E B Campbell yesterday. The Greenwood Presbyterian Sunday School held an ice cream social on Willan Reynolds’s lawn last evening. A southbound street car and a loaded mine car collided at Greenwood crossing yesterday morning. The mine car was being hauled to the breaker when a descending car struck it on the steep grade in wet conditions. No injuries or blame were found. A Greenwood glee club formed, with T B Maschal named conductor.
Patrick Padden and Davis Hushes were arrested on charges of stealing a horse and buggy belonging to Charles Davies of Taylor. Alderman Roberts ordered fines and custody, with Padden resisting officers and facing further charges. Bridget Naughton among others faced allegations, while a dog mauling incident led to the dog being shot by Patrolman May. A newborn son was reported for the Tennis family, and Maud Lewie’s funeral is set for 2 PM at the Putnam Street residence with burial at Washburn Street Cemetery.
George C Fisher of WH North Washington Avenue died at home Sunday night. He served in Company K Thirteenth Regiment and was a member of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Funeral today at 2 pm conducted by ex members of the National Guard. Rose Gilmore wife of Patrick Gilmore died at home in Schultaville Monday aged 66 born in County Mayo Ireland. Husband and four children survive. Funeral at 2 pm with a requiem Mass at Mary Rosary church and interment at Cathedral Cemetery.
A dense roster lists officers and prominent figures linked to various Scranton area firms and banks. It names presidents, vice presidents, and cashiers at multiple institutions, plus bond brokers and attorneys in New York and Denver, indicating a financial offering to investors through local banks and regional brokers.
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