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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1899
Page
3
Improve your music with a $23 gramophone set of ten records formerly $30. Fat indestructible records, fine graphophones at $10 with 12 choice records. Mandolin valued at $2.50 now $4.00. 500 music folios available. First Offense in March 25 cents. Mollie I Love You and Will o the Wisp March plus 10,000 other sheet music copies offered.
City notes report Company C will assemble at the armory after noon to attend the funeral of William Tocher. By order of Fy Stob Ling, captain. Funeral services for Mike Anna Cardoen set for 2 PM at the family residence on Gordon Street with interment in Cathedral Cemetery. A Sunday school excursion from Lakes Church to Lake Ariel is planned. Company B of the Thirteenth Regiment held a viewing and gained new members. muster expected soon. Mrs Mary Morrow, alleged to threaten John Schell, was detained at the Central police station for evaluation.
Funeral services were held from the family home with a simple religious rite. The obituary lists several mourners and attendees, including relatives and local neighbors. the report provides unclear spelling and fragmented names from the service.
A man identified as Charles Wirh nowski was fully buried at work on North Washington Avenue by a machine, taken to Luckiwintinie hospital, where he was found with no bruising and his condition is being assessed.
Andrew Chveht of Archbald was seriously injured while mining. a large rock fell, causing multiple broken ribs and head injuries. In Archbald, sewer work progresses on Main Avenue between Court and Pubshevte, aiming to finished section first. Annual meeting of the local electricity and power company names officers. Various witnesses examined in an election contest. Diphtheria and scarlet fever cases rise with thirty-six deaths overall. Virgil Olivier lecture notes on muscle training and mental focus. Smoky Pocono 5-cent cigar mentioned.
The Engineering and Mining Journal reports an anticipated per ton advance on July 1 for anthracite coal. Buyers at seaboard points stay light while Boston houses sell retail at low prices. Demand in the West grows as money loosens, but labor troubles and navigation delays limit cargo space. Prices hold at May NY quotations with little market pressure yet.
The pupils guided by Albin Korn and narrated by Mive Flora performed two afternoon and evening recitals in Guernsey's hall. The crowded audience praised the performances of pieces including Staccato Caprice and Rondo Caprice close, as Korn delivered with notable artistry. The list of participants includes Carrie Johnson May Beon Helen Fowell Florence Hennemuth Bertha Goodman Emma Schnell Marian Smith Louise Beon and others.
The Catholic Historical Society and Newman Magazine Club were entertained at a garden party hosted by Mrs. Timothy Burke on Adams Avenue. The grounds featured Chinese lanterns, the house was elaborately decorated, and dancing occurred in the carriage room while an orchestra of twelve played. Nearly two hundred members attended and enjoyed lawn refreshments.
A report from Ransom township says G. J. Rosenkranz was shot in the leg and seriously wounded. Suspect Squire J. F. Lah, neighbor of Rosenkranz, allegedly fired the weapon amid a long dispute over land ownership in Kansem. No further details available.
Lackawanna conductors and trainmen committees continue in session. Firemen, who paused on Saturday, will resume meetings today. A conference between trainmen and conductors occurred yesterday morning and afternoon, with separate sessions in the evening. The men held a lengthy session at Bain in St. Charles until the early hours.
The record notes the marriage of Alon Robert W. Patterson and Aline Minnie W. Smith at United Evanitelespurtaniae on 16 Poon avenue with Rev. C. D. Moore officiating. Both spouses are listed as residents of Seranten Ta.
Frank Carlucci resigns from the Builders' Exchange prompting mixed reactions as stonecutters refuse to work. The strike council warns the move aims to break the tie up while the exchange claims unity remains intact and sympathy workers will be cared for. A Carpenters' Hall meeting and Building Trades council session were held to address the impasse and future steps.
Members of the High School Alumni Association gather at Hotel Terrace for the annual banquet. Hon John Kelles, class of 1870, presides and introduces Attorney John M Harris. Program includes lectures by Dr T Phillips Prof George W Philips and Miss Leta Porter with Lawrence Orchestra providing music.
In Scranton Winebrake died recently. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 8 oclock. Interment in Mount Hill Cemetery.
The Baptist Pastors conference met at Penn Avenue Chapel for a final meeting before summer vacation. Officers elected were President Rev John R Ells Vice president Rev W H Lowell Secretary Treasurer Rev M Roderick. Retiring officer Rev BD Williams was thanked before his Wales visit. Resolutions praised Rev W G Watkins for completing years at North Main Avenue Beranton Church.
J O Connor of New York City is named general storekeeper for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. He will start July 1 and oversee materials and supplies for the entire system, with headquarters in Scranton.
The Flemish Academy of Anvers devised a universal word to describe a long petroleum powered conveyance that travels fast and runs on horses and wheels. They note a trend toward long coined terms versus many short words and discuss linguistic skill and the rambling propagation of new terms.
Fragmentary Indiana Polis Journal line recalls a girl near death from ice cream poison. notes a sarcastic voice and a distant connection to Nelle, implying a sensational anecdote without clear details.
A fragmentary contract shows a refund offer on a bottle of Greenes Warranted Syrup of T wr if it fails to cure a cough or cold. Names like Arunan Lee, Delile, J G Hone, Ron Amore, John F P Donahue appear in the damaged text.
The city engineer Joseph P B Phillips acts as inspector for a Barber Barrek paving contract. Specially trained aides test sand and asphalt temperatures, condemning unsuitable materials and approving loads only after rigorous checks. So far no loads have been condemned, indicating compliance with the engineer’s standards.
James Kagan aged 12, son of Patrick Fagan foreman at Phoenix Coal shaft Dur yen, was shot by a youth named Ruane around noon yesterday and died from wounds last evening. The shooting was reported as not intentional. A warrant for Ruane was issued but he could not be found. An autopsy was held and an inquest is set for tomorrow by Justice Gilbert.
Anthony Hance Alick Mayuskie John Marjenskie and Frank Domensky were released on bail after being committed to the equity jail Sunday night for assaulting Peter Grynki who was in ominous condition last week. Ball was fixed at the low figure of 100.
A misspelled column warnings smokers about fires caused by discarded cigarettes and matches. Mr P Ketcham of Pike City California cites a family tragedy and Chamberlains Pain Balm is praised for rapid relief. The notice ends with a sales pitch for Matthew Bros and a tobacco product slogan.
A special meeting of the Dunmore school board appointed janitors and a tru ant officer for the next term. Wahler was confirmed treasurer, Louis Kogle notified, and janitor salaries set from 4 to 70 dollars monthly. Truant officer Hal Thornton reappointed. teacher pay roll reviewed and orders issued. The door examined building by building with candidate ballots noted. Examinations to be held in No 1 building Thursday at 9 o clock under Superintendent Bovard.
A lawn social will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry M Spencer East Drinker Street this evening under the auspices of the Presbyterian church Young Ladies Mission circle All invited with a good line promised Tomorrow Tripp Avenue Sunday school plans a day outing at Nas Aue park Teachers will supervise the trip and return by a seasonable hour.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway provides a direct connection to the elevated railway system in Chicago, enabling passengers to reach most parts of the metropolis with convenience and reduced travel costs. The Lake Shore is described as leading all Western roads in convenience and comfort.
A partial handwritten line references a judge's remark about someone named Thoweh Spain and a lost item or feat. The text is garbled and lacks clear context, making precise interpretation difficult.
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