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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1897
Page
9
The West Side Wheel men celebrate the opening of their renovated club house on Jackson Street with a first club run to Moscow and dinner at the Central hotel. Entrance fee set at ten dollars as they push to become a social centerpiece while emphasizing strict membership.
The Chi Upsilon society of Wasd Burn Street Church concludes its winter meetings this evening with a library and musical program after the regular business session. Composed mainly of church youths, the group has had a successful run and plans to resume next fall with renewed vigor to foster church spirit among young members.
Funeral services for the late Charles Hellring were conducted yesterday afternoon at the family residence on Price street. A large gathering attended as floral tributes were placed, and Rev. M. H. Mills of St. David's Episcopal Church delivered a life‑fitting sermon. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery. Pallbearers included Charles Geary, John McDermott, Joseph McHale, Michael Fahey, Fred Roth, and Joseph Walters.
Patrolman Hart arrested a man and two women about 4 45 pm on Ninth near Robingon Street for intoxication and disturbance. The man, a stone mason employed by Toni Minietta of Scranton Street, claimed the women robbed him of two dollars. Nellie Connor a Mamie Brown denied the charge. They were held at the station house for a morning hearing.
Hon. W. G. Ward of North Sumner avenue shows marked improvement and receives medical treatment there. Miss Abbie Hancock of Eynon street returns from Milton Pennsylvania. Contractor W. R. Williams of South Main avenue travels to Binghamton New York. Joseph Walters of Fairview avenue sustained serious injuries in the Mount incident.
The Plymouth Congregational church ladies offer a supper at the church on Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 7. Ice cream and cake will follow. St David's Episcopal ladies host a sociable next Tuesday with ice cream cake and coffee in the church school rooms. Calvary Baptist Taylor holds an excursion to Lake Ariel leaving Taylor station tomorrow at 7:45 AM with a through trip. Simpson Methodist Episcopal church holds its first quarterly conference this evening with Rev J G Eckman presiding. A social at Mr and Mrs John O'Reilly's featured a quartet of Howard Stanton John Gaughan Thomas Gilroy and Conrad Coleman with refreshments served.
Notary services by B G Morgan & Son at 1104 Jackson Street offer real estate and foreign exchange with ocean ticket agents. Harriet J Davis Florist at 1% South Main Avenue specializes in cut flowers and funeral designs. Second hand furniture dealer J C King advertises cash for used items at 701 10 708 West LackeWanna Avenue.
GREEN RIDGE reports Professor H J Burdick FE L Barz ler and C T Bellamy went fishing in Grouldsboro Saturday with the Epworth League social mentioned in the same notice, outlining a possible event or gathering.
The notice extols parasols as essential full dress accessories for women, insisting demand remains high even in cloudy summers. It markets China Silks and Taffeta Silks in white and varied colors, claiming attractive prices lower than elsewhere.
Shoppers seek protection from rain with a range of Fancy Umbrellas and Two Tone Silks, offering Plain Colors Black and White options and even Sun Umbrellas. The market shows steady interest in diverse styles despite weather.
To fantastic ways, or Dresden knobs, or silver and gold mounts. The fact is, umbrella handles are all a matter of choice and we can suit your whims in that respect, no matter which way they incline. Values are unsurpassed.
Edward F Schive and Misa T P Gray both of this city announce their forthcoming marriage on June 23 at Miss Gray’s home on 1241 North Main avenue. Local notices also report James Williams of Wayne avenue ill with ton silltus and various city social updates including visits, sports results, and court actions.
The Dunmore post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending June 12 including Mrs. George M. Carpenter and Mrs. Harvey B. Ely among others. Also notes on marriages, visits, and local society events with names like Miss Maud Millman, Lawrence Brink, and Elizabeth Wert. A church supper and wax works entertainment are scheduled with details on venues and times.
Six priests were ordained at the cathedral in Philadelphia by Bishop Prendergast marking a notable Catholic occasion. Rev. Father Clark trained at St. Charles College and Columbia Law, choosing the priesthood over law after earning top honors and a $900 prize. He will return to lead a Philadelphia parish. Emma H Hahn funeral set for 2 pm at the family home on Drinker Street with interment at Dunmore cemetery following a five day illness from spinal meningitis.
The funeral of Miss Mary Theresa Keller was held yesterday from her Pear street home and she was buried at Forest Hill cemetery. Charles Simrell of Brick street seeks the office of Jury Commissioner subject to the Republican county convention. John Schunk of the Nineteenth ward is in Cokeville for several weeks. Miss Julia Ruane and Anthony Hope plan marriage soon. St John’s Catholic church will run an excursion to Lake Ariel on July 19. The Scranton Athletic Club excursion to Mountain Park next Thursday is led by J Robinson and a committee. Sparks from an outdoor bake oven on Patrick Donnelly’s Beech street property ignited the wooden cover. fire crews were not needed.
Minooka’s representative team led early but collapsed in the sixth as West Side Harmonies solved pitcher O Neill. The home infield played poorly, drawing sharp criticism from onlookers. Final score 13 to 7 with umpire James Lowry. Manager Judge seeks new material to replace underperforming players.
Obituaries recall Sister Antoinette Cecilia Lannon 44 a nun of twenty one years who died at St Cecilia academy aged 44 with funeral at St Peters cathedral and burial in Hyde Park. Also noted Mrs McHale Dundaff street aged 75 sudden death from heart failure after tea and two daughters and a son mourn her. John Sands Anderson formerly of LeRoy died at his brother W H Anderson’s home in Scranton. funeral at 2 PM Tuesday. Mary Foster wife of John Foster of Brook Street funeral at St Marks Church this afternoon at 2 30.
The death follows five weeks of illness from a cold that developed into pneumonia. Mrs. Fouter, only 24, died Friday night at 9 30. She leaves a husband and three children aged 4, 2 and five weeks. Interment will be in Dunmore cemetery. Mr. Foster recently recovered from a winter illness of typhoid pneumonia.
The season’s Mountain Park bookings list Scranton events for Bauer's band June 15 and Scranton Athletic Club June 17. Other groups include North End Welsh Congregational church July 9, Ancient Order of Hibernians July 12 and August 7, Turners July 19, Plumbers August 14, general temperance day August 90 and Providence Social club September 8. Eighty nine dates have been taken by Wyoming and Lackawanna valley parties.
Two burglaries were reported Saturday for the previous night at H. J. Klasen's tailoring shop on Washington avenue and L. Fieldman’s shoe store on Penn avenue. About $50 in cash was taken from the latter, marking a second break-in within weeks. Klasen's loss included three suits, trousers, a vest, and cloth totaling around $200. An unsecured rear door allowed entry.
E J Hollow of Dunmore was arrested at 9 last night on Penn Avenue for drunkenness and reckless driving after he ran down cyclist J D Reddington on Franklin Avenue. Reddington escaped injury but his bicycle was damaged and he pursued Hollow, catching him as Patrolman Hawks arrived. Reddington to appear against Hollow this morning.
Remains removed from Cusick's livery to Edward Flynn's Hickory street home. Coroner Longstreet held an inquest and returned a verdict based on the Tribune account. The funeral is planned this afternoon from Flynn's residence on Hickory street.
William T. Smith of 8100 at D L and W station was relieved of 100 dollars and papers on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western platform Saturday afternoon. He planned to travel to his summer home at Dalton when a crowded jostling moment allowed a thief to lift his pocket as trains arrived and departed.
G R R Dennis, a colored man, held on 00 bail by Alderman Millar for assault and battery on Anna Belle Johnson, sent to county jail. John McDonald, West Side, committed on default 00 bail per Alderman Howe. Miss Repp and her infant attended. John Caffrey held on 3 bail to answer threatening charge by Michael Mangan. Millar disposed of the case.
In Philippopolis a police prefect and Captain Boitcheff are jailed for the murder of Anna Szimon a famed public singer and former mistress. The captain’s brother and a gendarme aided the chloroformful abduction and river death on the Maritza. The prefect confesses saying Prince Ferdinand ordered the killing.
Paris June 18. Navy committee approves Lockroy plan for extra credit of 260 million francs plus 20 million for repairs to warships and 40 million to establish harbors of refuge and 20 million for new cruisers with ironclads excluded.
Directory of doctors surgeons and specialists with offices on Washington avenue Spruce street Wyoming avenue Adams Mulberry and Linden street. Includes attorneys Burr building Commonwealth Building Traders National Bank Building and Inter State Secret Service Agency listings. Office hours vary with multiple practitioners and services.
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