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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1899
Page
15
In South Scranton the Hickory Street German Presbyterian church schedules a joint Children’s Day program at 10:20 AM with German Sabbath school, English school recitations, a sermon by Rev. W. A. Nordt, responsive readings, declamations, hymns, and doxology. Morning and evening services are omitted.
Jacob Gither of Pittaten avenue faced Alderman Lenter with a complaint from his wife accusing him of cruelty and battery, non support and drunken disorder. The aged man, over sixty, listened as the alderman urged peace and, with Mrs Luther's consent, dismissed the case after he promised to reform.
The funeral for Mise Maria Maddelena was held yesterday morning from her parents home at 025 Elm Street. The procession moved to St. Mary’s Church for a requiem Mass officiated by Father Christ. Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Flower bearers included Lizely Hamm Tonsie Foy Margaret Dickert and Lizely Kiret.
A fragment lists Paine's Celery Compound Pinkham's Compound Pierce's Golden Medical Dis Mellon’s Food with prices 38c and 55c indicating a mid 19th to early 20th century pharmacy ad page. The snippet highlights medicinal tonics and elixirs marketed to households with consumer labeling.
An old advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters claiming a strong stomach and perfect digestion bring clear thinking and strong nerves, preventing disease and improving overall wellness. The text frames digestion as an engine powering the body and brain.
Muth, L. Greenfield, Rose Miller and Mawnie Tlagen served as pallbearers at the funeral, accompanying the deceased in a quiet ceremony with family and friends in attendance.
Joseph Otonian's 12 year old son, of 120 tiemlork street, suffered a severe head injury after stepping from a moving inbound streetcar on the Verite Brook bridge. He lost consciousness and was taken home where Dr. John J. Walsh examined him, diagnosing a brain concussion and placing him in critical condition.
The seventh annual picnie and gamer of the Flectric Social and Athletic club will take place at Central perk June 1. The committee of arrangements is actively engaged in preparing for the event. Hayes' orchestra will furnish the music.
To South Side central city and central Hiyde Park. Address orders to C. B. Bharkey 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 60 2.
A Silk store in Scranton advertises a short term promotion with prices reduced for six days. The catalog highlights a high quality assortment and easy terms, promising readers a clear view of prevailing conditions across the department.
A local ad highlights foulard silks offered to men in reliable styles. Special offerings available this week priced at 49c 58c and 75c with a 55c option noted.
Worried about faults in weave those fabrics present a flawless color and style appeal. The featured stripe taffeta offers quality value with a marked price tag of 69 cents per yard this week.
A catalog note highlights Black Silk Grenadine and exclusive single dress patterns that cannot be duplicated. New Crepon stripe and Chenille effects are described as handsome, with a wealth of other styles offered for approval.
The Globe Warehouse in Scranton reports full stock of dress skirt weaves after a period of selling out. Ten days ago customers faced limited choices, but now every number and design is available.
A planned fifteen round prize bout between Toward Mor can and Earnest Knight was canceled after Knight’s backers failed to post half the purse. The Bellevue Athletic club had organized the event at Foy's hall on Hampton street with a crowd already buying tickets, and spectators dispersed after the cancellation.
The Men's Aid Society of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church met to arrange a reception for Pastor Rev. J B Sweet who is recovering from appendicitis. The event Monday evening at the church features performances by Simpson Male Quartet and Mary Quartet, solos by cornetist Will Stanton, mandolin solo by Arthur Morse, recitations by Charles Cadwgan, and refreshments after the program. The committee led by W W Davis includes Frank Shedd H D Jones W Gaylord Thomas and A B Ridgway.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Branch No 4 Ancient Order of Hibernians elected Catherine O'Hara as president Nel lie Tighe as view president Belinda Allen as recording secretary Nellie Jennings as financial secretary Helen Middle as treasurer Kate Gavin as inside Sentinel Kate Healey as sergeant at arms The standing committee includes Mrs Jennings Abe Moran Mrs Carson Miss Whisted and Murphy Installation is set for Tuesday evening June 20 with a joint event for Division No 1 AOH.
The Simneon chapter of the Epworth League names its year officers including President Anna Hughes Secretary Addison Chase Treasurer Harry York and Chief usher Frank Sutton and selects committee chairs for Mercy and help Miss Lulu Leader Literary Miss Mary Daniels Social Miss Bertha Crawford. The City Union of Epworth League will meet next Thursday evening at Simpon church.
The young ladies gathered for a silhouette session in the association rooms last evening. People posed to cast shadows on the wall as photographs were taken. Ice cream was served. Tomorrow at 3 45 Miss Charlotte Savage will speak. Mrs Randolph Jones leads singing and Mrs Haydn Ashley presides.
A complimentary dinner was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs John Miller on North Filmore avenue Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs Thomas Brooks of Town visiting local friends. Ice cream and cake were served by Mrs Miller with several ladies present including Mrs Reese H W Davis Mrs Thomas J Williams Mrs Benjamin Merguan Mrs David Evand Mrs William J Williams Mrs Henry Browning Mrs G W Powell Mr William T Willams Mrs Frank Brundage and Miss Kyhe Miller.
Republicans of the Fifth ward plan an afternoon caucus between 4 and 7 to nominate a candidate to succeed John M. Walker in common. The event will select the party’s nominee for the upcoming election.
A testimonial from Mrs. Mica touts Mrs. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as lifesaving for chronic pain and ailments. The letter, printed to encourage other women to seek help, notes relief after one bottle and urges readers to write for free advice from Lynn Mass.
The council vacancy arises after the resignation tied to the chief appointment. Only candidate named is Charles Godshall of Sumner Avenue, with several dark horses unlikely to enter. The ward leans Republican making the nomination effectively an election.
A large crowd gathered at Holy Cross Church Bellevue yesterday at 9 am for the funeral of Thomas Kane. Rev W P O'Donnell officiated as pallbearers Andrew Conaway Edward Crane John Navin John Casey Andrew Mahon and Edward McGoff served, with interment in Cathedral cemetery.
Pupils at Ne. MM school taught by Miss Mary Willlimas enjoyed an outing at Nay Aug park yesterday afternoon. Invitations were issued for the June 21 wedding of Miss Christina Martin and Thomas W. Vaughn at Pittston. Martin is Baptist Young People's union secretary in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Vaughn is cousin to the Misses Meredith of Jackson Street. David Jones of the First Welsh Congregational church will preach at Plymouth Congregational church tomorrow evening. Mayor Moir may forward Rawland Thomas, ex councilman from the Fourth ward, for street commissioner next Thursday. The Ladies Home Missionary Society of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church met last night and conducted regular business. The Knights of Honor logo was unveiled in Morgans' hall with Gwilym Jones presiding. Three new members were elected and two applications received, with several committees named. The group approved calling the lodge the West Sormrton Lodge. Alderman Moses had Kate Georges of 7 Hampton street in 1500 hail for selling dioxicanta without a license.
An old ad notes Manners' pharmacy offers soda water and imperial queen wait tonle at 20 Green Ridge Street. It emphasizes Manners' as the best in Green Ridge and highlights the store’s hair growth product.
James Th Woolsey a prominent local contractor and later insurance agent dies at his Madison and Vine residence after a long illness. William Norton, 21, of Olyphant, dies after malaria fever. both men were U. S. Army veterans with service in Cuba and families planning funeral services. Reinhold Snap, 18, of Willow Street, dies after illness. funeral at Hickory Street Presbyterian Church with burial at Pittston Avenue Cemetery.
Princeton University announces admissions examinations in the Connell building Boranton Pa on June 11 and 12 starting at 9 oclock A M. Exams cover the academic and scientific departments. For more information contact John M Harris room 609 Connell building.
Tomorrow includes Children's Day at West Market Street Baptist with a Welsh language program at 2 pm featuring readings, recitations, solos, and an address. Evening exercises by Sunday School scholars led by J. T. Evans and T. M. Lewis. An offering supports the Baptist Publication Society.
No services at West Market Street Puritan Congregational church tomorrow due to repairs. Children’s Day events at Providence Presbyterian church with morning worship. Rev W F Davis preaches at Hyde Park. Prayer meeting at Welsh Baptist church Wayne avenue. North Main Avenue Baptist church hosts Rev W G Watkins on Predestination with morning and evening topics. Christian church schedules include Sunday school, sermon by Rev R W Clymer, and children’s day program.
Remains of Miss Laura McHale were interred in Cathedral cemetery yesterday. The funeral began at morning from Oak street, proceeded to Holy Thegary church for a requiem Mass, and concluded with a brief consolation address from the priest. Numerous floral tributes adorned the casket.
Benjamin Lewis of Margaret avenue was crushed by a collar beam in Leggett Creek mine and sprained his back while Dr Donne and Dr Gallagher treated his injuries at home. John Gallagher of Mary street, a Dickson mines driver, fell from a tram car and sustained a severe head wound. Nichola Savagea of Green Ridge suffered facial and hand burns when gas in a pocket ignited his clothing.
Local baseball clash set for tomorrow afternoon between Eureka and the Olyphant Browns on the Carson City grounds. Also noting events include a fiftieth anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs T Terwilliger this evening from to 11 o'clock. a Red Riding Hood cantata at Welsh Congregational church Monday evening with 10 and 16 cent admission. Keystone Literary and Dramatic society staged The Mountain Wall at the Auditorium last night with proceeds aiding a worthy widow.
Residents and visitors listed include Mr and Mrs Evan Lewis of Summit avenue attending a funeral in Nanticoke for Mrs Evans sister Nellie McHale of Archbald visiting Miss Margaret Kearney on Parker Street Mrs J Gillespie entertaining her sister Miles Grace Evans of London England Yr Mulherin of Laurel street Miss Agnes McDonough of Carbon- dale guest of Miss Mary Coleman Parker street John Wright of Atlantic City returned after visit on Walee Street Daniel Holmes of Oak street visiting Hawley Miss Mary McGinley of Dalton returned home after a week with friends here Miss Hivira Jones of Reese Street visiting Plymouth Miss Julia Enett of Plymouth returned from visit with her sister Mrs I J Hedrick Richmond avenue The Misses Cecella and Mary Coyle of Carbondale visiting Mrs P Fy Campbell Williams street Miss Annie Golden at home on Oak street Mrs William Jervis Wayne avenue recovering from illness Thomas M Lewis and John M Jehu attended a frir rally at Plymouth Thomas Jehu of Plymouth returned after visit with parents on Wayne avenue Miss Agnes Marrin of Paypack visiting friends on Green Ridge street.
Services at Dunmore Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal churches teach tomorrow with special programs for Sunday schools and children. A mining accident at Murray & Co. left a worker face injured, and several riding incidents and a switchyard mishap caused no serious injuries. Missing items include a silver watch and a funeral for Mrs. Gartin. residents seek information from local sources.
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