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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1898
Page
9
Reese Jones, a laborer at the Storrs mine, was seriously injured when a dangerous roof collapsed while loading a car. He was dragged from the debris and taken home on North Main Avenue where a doctor found severe injuries to his back and shoulders but not believed to be fatal.
Wesley Herron, son of Mr and Mrs George Herron of Providence Road, fell while dragging a toy wagon and sustained a broken arm. Dr Bower treated and reduced the fracture.
William A. Brown Haley Clancy and William Baker of Company H Thirteenth Pennsylvania volunteers on seven days furlough. Misses Mary C and Sarah Powell return from a two week Lake Carey visit. Sergeant Robert Wall home on seven days furlough. J Hansel spending ten days at Uniondale. Mrs W M Finn back from Bing hamton visit. Mr and Mrs Harry Slebring return from two weeks at Stroudsburg. Dr W D Donne returns from fishing trip to Byring Brook. Milo Finn visiting Nissan. Corporal Walter Finn at Camp Alger. Mrs A Kemmerling leaves for extended trip to Missouri. Mrs John Lewis expected home this evening from two months in the old country. Mrs Jehu visits Plymouth for her son Thomas Jehu’s illness. C M Barrow guest of Rev G G Lyman. Rev A F Chaffee and George G Lyman swap pulpits at Court Street and Asbury churches.
Fev. W. G. Watkins will preach at North Main Avenue Baptist Church tomorrow. Bible school at 2 o'clock led by Superintendent William Chappell with special choral singing. Rev. D. C. Phillips to preach at Wayne Avenue Christian Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. R. S. Jones to preach morning and evening at Welch Congregational Church. Brishin mines employees plan a flag raising this evening with several speakers and a band.
Mrs. Peter Ziegler hosted a Thursday evening reception on Marion street honoring Margaret Hoschke on her nineteenth birthday. A separate surprise party for Miss Anna Schellhase occurred at her Mon Bey avenue home with a large turnout. Several residents and relatives are listed among attendees and visiting service members.
Advertisement touts New York to Chicago service via train No 6 and No 7 with low rates superb dining and fast time. It claims health benefits from Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills as the only safe combination to take with the tonic.
The piece notes increasing Saturday sales that attract aware buyers and offer opportunities to save more money than expected.
Advertises ribbed ladies vests made from Egyptian combed yarns with silk tape trim in white and cream. Regular price 25c reduced to 15c for Saturday only.
A bold hosiery ad promotes stainless solid black socks and black with feet plus a full white boot option. The retailer pledges to back the line against a top counter price at 24 cents.
Soft Bosom Shirts touts strong success with Unlaundered Shirts this season. The store claims styles appealing to well dressed men at lower prices than competitors. New stock ideas indicate the collection may be worth another look.
Members of the South Main Avenue First Welsh Baptist church Young People's Union met in the church parlors. Officers for the ensuing term were installed with James R Hughes as president and Elizabeth Hughes as secretary among others. A patriotic program followed with readings and songs.
The city warns that the dog muzzling ordinance must be enforced during the hot period. Citizens have seen many bites despite the rule, and some dogs have been shot after incidents. Owners are urged to muzzle pets and keep them at home to prevent attacks.
A group of friends visited Mrs Daniel James at 529 North Rebecca Avenue last Thursday evening to honor her thirty fourth birthday with a generous reception. The guests included Mr and Mrs James Davis Mr and Mrs Robert Hatton Mr and Mrs John Davies Mr and Mrs Owen Thomas Mrs William Lewis Mrs van Davies Mrs G W Powell and several Misses. A Sabbath school class from Bellevue Baptist Mission presented Private Morris Thomas of Company C Thirteenth Regiment with a farewell gift at Archbold Street. Mr Thomas later received a razor from William Reese the teacher as thanks for his service before returning to Camp Dunn Spring Thursday morning to resume duties as orderly to General Butler.
Mrs Catherine Maddocks invites many friends to a flag raising at her residence this evening. A 40 foot high pole will fly the flag 6 by 10 feet, with appropriate exercises. Mrs Maddocks five grandsons will assist in unfurling the national emblem.
West Scranton residents enjoy sea breezes at summer resorts with many travelers at Atlantic City. E. D. Jones, former Weet Sider and proprietor of the Scranton House on South Mississippi, is noted among local travelers.
The item lists West Siders staying at a local lodging and reports the Schoenmann Huwen wedding at St. John's German Catholic church with Rev. Fricker officiating. Attendants Miss Foster and Miss Wasden, organist Stees, and a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Bowen at 7 Eivnon Street follow the ceremony.
John McNicholas of Luzerne Street was held on two assault and battery charges in police court yesterday morning. He was arrested the night before by Patrolman McColigan and Constable Neal. Bail was set at 250 pounds for each charge, with John Cathihian acting as surety. Mr and Mrs Thomas Rogan of Luzerne Street also charged.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. David F. Evans of Eynon street was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at Washburn street cemetery after private services at the parental home. Committees prepare for Jackson Street Baptist church excursion to Mountain Park this year. Rev. James Hughes will lead morning and evening Simpson Methodist services at 10 30 and 7 00.
A party of prominent youths visited Fleurville in a four wagon, returning by evening. A large ice cream social at the Young Women's Christian Association featured a brief musical program. The Cedar Avenue Methodist School will picnic at Artesian Well today for its annual outing. John Krech of Irving Avenue injured two fingers in a wringer incident at home. Kathryn Davis of Irving Avenue held a farewell reception for Pittsboro departure guests.
John W Hartman will lead the services at the Young Women's Christian Association rooms tomorrow afternoon. Miss Anna Dawson of Stone Avenue visits Forest City. Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Friday school plans its annual picnic in the Artesian Well Grove today.
John Kelly aged 19 died early yesterday after a brief illness. The funeral is set for Sunday afternoon at ? oelock with interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Joseph Sumna, arrested for beating John Kane, was granted $800 bail after a hearing before Aquire Krotzer. No. 5 colliery of the Pennsylvania Coal Co to resume next week. Gipsy Grove and No. 1 will operate today and next week. Fred Oldgon of Rigg Street leaves yesterday for Lake Henry for a short vacation.
Peter Drier aged T1 died at his son William Ker’s home on Stone Avenue. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock.
A collection of old fashion tips on dieting for thinness fat gain white skin muscular arms and small feet. Includes instructions on meals sleep exercise clothing scent and skin care with various foods drinks and cosmetic ideas.
A Worcester Gazette item recalls Yale College class of 44 circulating a letter since 1844. Members add notes as it returns to the next recipient, sharing successes disappointments and deaths as the class slowly dwindles. Survivors include those still connected to the circle.
A long distributed letter travels from Worcester to Lee Massachusetts Chicago Minneapolis Pasadena Birmingham Cape May Plantville Pittsfield Somerville and back to Worcester, carrying news and a college friend's obituary. Colonel John W. Wetherell’s death prompts comments among classmates after the letter’s passing.
An old article outlines quinsy or tonsillitis as an acute throat inflammation common in children and young adults. It describes symptoms such as fever chills throat pain and swollen reddened tonsils, with possible discharge and risk of airway blockage if untreated. It notes causes including exposure to dampness fatigue and sewer gas and recommends milk broths and gargling as relief.
The text suggests using borax or bicarbonate of soda in hot water with a little glycerine as a remedy. Cold throat compresses may shorten an early attack, but once pus forms warm applications or poultices should be used. When pus forms it should be drawn out, despite brief pain, for relief.
A string of humorous exchanges from a Sunday school setting features children like Johnnie, Willie, Nellie, Minnie, and Bobbie. The anecdotes portray childlike misunderstandings about words, chores, meals, and behavior cards with light, comic tone.
A fragmentary Chicago News quote discusses a dog and a car in a humorous tone. The speaker jokes about naming and the dog’s behavior, noting the dog’s readiness to suspend operations for breakfast and the odd praise given to an ordinary looking vehicle.
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