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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
6
A health message praising Bitters as a remedy to clear impurities, improve digestion, and support overall body function by ensuring the stomach processes fuel properly. It argues that poor digestion leads to broad disease and advocates Bitters for a strong stomach.
Jackson Street Baptist proposes uniting with the First Baptist of Scranton after the latter’s building fire. Jackson Street carries about 15,000 in mortgage debt and faces foreclosure, while First Church could contribute 8,000 for a new building but opposes merging, preferring to let the Jackson Street property go.
A fragment lists Paine's Celery Compound 75¢, Pinkham's Compound 75¢, Joe Pierce's Golden Medical Dis 75¢, Mellon's Food 38¢ and 55¢, indicating a 1920s era price board for patent medicines and tonics.
Officials report possible amalgamation of two congregations to build a new church. If united, pastors Rev. H. F. Mathews and Rev. Thomas de Gruchy would resign with re election or new minister chosen. De Grochy may accept a New York offer if changes occur. First church will not join Jackson street plan unless they unite.
Only eleven members appeared at David's Hall for a call to reorganize Company F Thirteenth regiment. Attendees listed include Major Eugene Fellowes Captain Harry Decker and several privates. An effort will be made to reconvene before the deadline.
After the Pa nooka tribe Order of Red Men meeting in Hart Garhall trustee Fred W. Davis was presented a Morris chair by fellow members. Charles Pichler delivered the presentation speech. Sachem William H. Morgan chaired remarks as the Dewey Glee Club performed songs and solos concluded with a smoker.
Miss Maud Sanders of West Elm street entertained several friends last evening in honor of her guest Miss Della Sampson of New York. Sanders was assisted by Misses Margaret Powell Jemima Jones Marc Edwards and Ida Lewie. The gathering featured light pastimes and refreshments before the party dispersed.
The Columbia Chemical and Hose Company No. 6 will host a reception in St. David's Hall for member John H. Walker recently appointed chief of the fire department. Invitations went out yesterday and a pleasant evening is anticipated.
A Scranton silk shop markets complete silk stock at easy terms this week. It showcases top quality rollable silks, latest colorings and designs, with special offerings at 49c 58c and 75c per yard. Pure silk threads and guaranteed value highlighted.
Irreproachable styles and faultless colorings offered at a value. The best half dollar silk line promoted with 85 cents for two pieces and a special this week at 69 cents per piece in plaids checks and stripes. Bright effects for waist and children's wear advertised as a matchless bargain.
A catalog style notice highlights unique dress patterns in black silk grenadine and new crepon stripe with chenille effects. The item promises handsome designs and a wealth of other styles that may meet reader approval.
In Scranton a Globe Warehouse line reports ten days ago sold out of popular dress skirt weaves, but now the stock is complete with every number and design available again. The note emphasizes a full inventory.
An advertisement extols Vin Mariani as a strength giving tonic for body and brain. It cites recommendations from over 300 American physicians and claims benefits for malarial fevers neuralgia insomnia exhaustion and general vitality. It promotes the product as palatable for delicate stomachs and advises readers to request a complimentary book with endorsements from famous figures.
The committee in charge is led by chairman Henry Ningsley with Evan Walters as secretary and W. E. Johns W. G. Jones and J. Price as members.
The funeral for Bridget King will be held this afternoon at 2.40 from her mother’s Merrifield Avenue residence, with brief services at St Patrick's church and burial at Cathedral cemetery. Earlier, a requiem mass for John Malloy of Fellows Street was celebrated at the Church of the Holy Cross in Bellevue, with interment at Cathedral cemetery.
Gheen Ridge B M Winton of North Scranton filed suit yesterday against twenty eight members of the Anthracite Wheelmen for rent. The case will be heard next Monday as Alderman Halley's office works to accommodate the defendants.
Henry Webber elected president and Mose Kellam secretary as the Dunmore Borough board reorganizes. The school board fixes meeting day and reviews Superintendent Bovard’s salary and bond matters. 2,085 pupils enrolled with 1,810 in average attendance, June 22 set for school closing and a park picnic the next day.
An alarm at 3 PM Tuesday reported a barn on Apple Street owned by John M. Coleman on fire after hay ignition. Neighbors quickly contained the blaze by moving hay to the street and using water. The Independent and John J. Smith Hose companies arrived swiftly, with the former making a three minute run despite unhooking delays. Permanent man John Van Horn earned praise for prompt response.
Council met in borough building with all members present. Minutes of the last meeting were approved. An order for 16.48 to ex Treasurer Engle was approved. A wagon for Independent Hose Co. at 10 per month was secured. Weber requested a fire cart for Sixth ward. referred to fire committee. Sewer ordinances 74 and 7 passed final reading.
John Kane of Spencer street, a gate tender for Pennsylvania Coal, was seriously hurt Tuesday while guiding a mule. He was crushed between a car and the gate, breaking a rib and puncturing a lung.
The Dudley Street Baptist youth group held a social at Miss Sarah Hughes home with Lalley children, Professor Joseph Gray, and Misses Powell and Saxton. Epworth League met with Phonograph selections and recitations. St Mark's Men's Guild plans an evening entertainment. Dayton Fallis visits family. Homer Wilmot from Syracuse University stays with Mrs Collins. A funeral with interment at Catholic cemetery for a deceased resident follows a prior illness. Lafayette Decker hosts a Tuesday gathering at Elm and Butler streets.
At the Wyoming conference April session a report on the Twentieth Century Fund was adopted. It calls for four hundred thousand dollars to be apportioned among conference charges with half for educational purposes. Donors are urged to designate gifts within the commission limits and to keep regular church giving intact.
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