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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1898
Page
6
A winter hike in South Scranton ended when ten year old Berkerele fell from a derailed Cinder car near Mountain Lake. His right foot was severed and doctors later required amputation of several toes. responders rushed him to Mattes Street crossing for care.
A quiet anniversary celebration marked the forty sixth birthday of Mire Demuth at the home of County Commissioner John Demuth on De Vise Avenue. Friends gathered for an intimate evening with light refreshments and gifts, honoring Mrs Demuth with a long list of attendees and well wishes.
A farewell reception for Hebineon was held at the Robinson home with members of the Yunger Men terchor in attendance. City Controller Edmund Robinson and Otto Robinsen prepared to depart for Genomnany after a rural prize event and a Mannerchor performance concluded with music and a private gathering.
Washington camp 450 Patriotic Order Sons of America elected officers including President Willitte A. Movie and Charles Webber as one officer, with Theodore Hilas and August Fuss in key posts. Delegates to state camp were Charles Webber Jr and August Why, along with alternates. Community notices report incidents of obstructing construction and threats to life involving local residents Edward Johnson and partners, plus assorted social notices and a funeral service for Trivid Chirk.
A garbled ad style note promotes Howie's Pills as a favored tonic for ailments including washed hematic conflicts and poverty promoted by Tyapure. It touts ease of use and writing prompts, framing Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a cure-all remedy.
Before inventory close we announce a major wash goods sale to reduce the bulk of summer fabrics in our wholesale department. Large stock on hand will be offered at greatly reduced prices to balance our semi annual inventory.
We present a sale of stylish Vie cloth with white, light blue, pink, lavender grounds in refined, elegant effects. The vendor promises the same reliable quality as past seasons, while noting patterns are beyond compare and offered at six price points.
Reported fatal injuries from a Briggs Mines incident near West Scranton. Funeral for William Deacon, JE, announced. Twelve year old Michael Sharack Jr. died after a tree climbing accident described in brief through local notices.
The funeral for William Deacon JP was held at the Price Street residence and proceeded to the Highland Park Avenue congregational church where Rev OT Jones preached. The service included floral tributes, a church choir, and a procession to Washihurn Street cemetery.
Miss Minni Jeages hosted a surprise gathering at her home on a wet evening with friends in attendance. The guests included Anna Mattila, Joseie Mattila, Agnes Williams, Elizabeth Cou, Lilian Seesenbach, Elizabeth Lloyd, Florence Yeager, Anna Jones, Cience Weres, Margaret Williams, Sarah Samuel, Mary Bell, Genie Welling, Henry Williams, and William Louis.
Dmvi Jones Howard Williams Harry Sealle dr Davies William H Cour W Herbert and Albert Williamen appear among listed parties in a pending legal matter. The document names these individuals along with associates in what appears to be a civil or probate filing.
Charles Smith and many others from North Lincoln Avenue and surrounding towns host guests from Lat dyette Street and South Lincoln Avenue. Visitors include Frank Henry, Mrs Gweene, and Miss Edith Morris while Ora Fewons accepts a new position in Factoryville. Watkins Williams graduates with honor from Bloomeburn State Normal tomorrow.
Rev James Hwehes spoke at Py mouth Congresstional churely on George Miller the Haeleh philanthropist with engaging Vern Hod and violin pieces by Prof Hod. A Century Howe company visit to Columbia Chemical quarters on Divtelon street drew many, while the Washburn Street church Christian Endeavour plans a military themed literary event tomorrow at 8 15. The tenth anniversary marriage of Mr and Mrs Samuel Dean was celebrated on Resser avenue with tokens of esteem, and Florence Thomas was buried at Washburn Street cemetery. Captain Lewis announces a West Rice Militia Company gathering this evening at the armory with names and addresses to be collected.
The North Scranton area lists events including Hols Rotary academy commencement exorciavs at St Marys hall this evening. Also a Christian Rameleka meeting at North Main avenue Baptist church discussing Tantus' decline, plus updates on local staffing and a fatal fall incident near Wayne Avenue involving William Muskers and Thannie Maren.
The Dudley Street Baptist Church observed Children’s Day with a decorative program including a welcome by Miss Mary Gidecraks and Rev. A H O’Neal. It featured recitations, songs, a minstrel, dialogues, and a program of school exercises. A junior meeting of the American Mechanic Sameday night named officers and committee members. An incident occurred where a boy’s gloves caught fire, causing burns. Dr. Murphy treated the injured.
Minooka faces a potential setback as scarce resources threaten its ability to field a full squad. Officials warn the shortage could impact upcoming events and team readiness.
The Pennsylvania Coal Company reports extensive improvements at No 6 colliery near Pittston. Sinking in the shaft has reached the vein and will continue until the Red Ash vein is reached. All track in the mine is being upgraded from twenty two inch gauge to twenty eight inch gauge.
Michiel Dougherty died at his Foster Pennsylvania home Sunday morning. He was father to Dwentel Dougherty, Rendham bowlkeeper. A Catholic funeral mass is planned at Nich olson, Druriidl, with burial at Nieh olnan Catholic cemetery. Also noted is Dolph of North Minckely Street, a longtime Dunimete resident, who died last night at 7avelock. He was born near his home, survived by a wife and two children, with the community mourning.
Mrs i HM Martin returns from a week in Montreser with Prof Burdick and family from Minuey avenue. Several guests arrive at J E B Graham's New York street home from Sidney and other towns. Readers note numerous neighbors, trips to Quehor and Mott, and a jury duty period this week.
County Superintendent Taylor conducted an exam for jewelry certificates at Nonacnool yesterday morning. Mr Taylor was aided by Professor Joye Monere and Joho J Coyne Gond. John Brown plans to depart tonight with the delegation to attend the Deorme orate plate convertion at Altoona. F A Keone digs for a tenement on the promissive rootnity bought from the McDermott estate on Mali Street. A circulating rumor is going the rounds.
Dr E Grewer returns from a Western trip and will remain permanently at his home office located at the Old Post Office Building Col Spruce Street and Penn Avenue Scranton Pa. He is a Professor of Physiology and specializes in womb and blood diseases at the University of Guereens NIA.
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