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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1899
Page
3
Fragmented city items report an emergency box at a building site, a postponed quorum for a cruelty society meeting, lieutenant patrol notes, Norton funeral in Wyoming, and funeral notices. Also mentions paydays, a fibre incident, a station burglarized, and a London phonetic medical testimonial about Chamberlain's Pain Daling.
The Wyoming district ministerial association met at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church for three sessions. Rev. Austin Griffin presided. Rev. J. L. Race and others spoke on Methodist topics. dinner was served by the Ladies' Aid Society. the program included papers on Methodism The Past and The Future of Methodism and a talks on The Club versus The Home.
A crowded Penn Avenue church heard Rev Dr Thalerteon deliver his final address. He warned against rebellious paths and urged faith in God, recalling biblical counsel and a tale of Prince and Jacobite verses as lessons. The sermon conveyed deep sadness and a call to piety amid life’s unrest.
Trev i A Garvey retin rector of the Church of the Annunciation Williamsport arrives tonight to become rector of St John’s Pittston and vicar general of the Berantog diocese, recently named by Dilehop Helwan. Father Clarves hosted a dinner for priests in Williamsport, and this morning he will celebrate requiem masses for the souls of the dowyitted members of his late choir.
Mrs Emma Parfrey filed for habeas corpus to obtain possession of her son Thomas Schliekemeyer, held at the Home for the Friendless. The court denied custody, and a hearing set for March 15. Parfrey previously faced unlawful relations charges and an arrest, with grand jury action unclear. The boy has been in the home for several years.
Tames G. Stephens through Attorneys Times Mahon began trespass action against Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad. He owns about 25 equal feet of land at the corner of Til ed Street and Green Ridge Avenue, now in possession of the defendant who seeks return to his control.
A formal court notice states the deadline for remonetritice is Monday next, and the Clerk of the Courts Daniels announces the offer remains open until that hour. It warns respondents to act by the specified last day to avoid default.
Yesterday Prothonotary Copeland held a hearing in the matter of KE Leowenstein versus J Grassiman with attorney Ballentine referring an arbitrator. The case involves replevin to recover household goods valued at EW believed taken from the plaintiff by the defendant and possibly by Margaret Williamson and attorney John Murray.
The public is cautioned against improper fundraising as Rev. Mathews will prosecute the swindler if found. The congregation issued a prior appeal which met weak responses and no one is authorized to solicit aid for the church outside the appointed committee.
Samuel Porter of West Scranton sought the Keystone Republican club endorsement for police appointee but Robert Gros of central city won the club vote 47 to 43. Gros will be presented to Mayor-elect Moir for appointment. he has resided in Scranton eight years and was formerly with ex Mayor Connell and Luther Kotler.
Pastor D D Cuffin of Bim Park Church spent an hour and a half Monday night watching a suspicious man loitering near the palace at the corner of Mad Hon avenue and inden street. The man, described as in the vicinity with an accomplice, was seen near the stone wall surrounding the Scranton premises while watchers watered the houses. Dr Gin notified police but no patrolman appeared. He believed the pair were members of a wing seen disturbing residents of the hill.
The 14 year old boy, son of Patrick Hellmall, was employed as a loader and fell beneath a line of loaded cars at Jeobneen slope around noon. Three cars passed over him, killing him instantly. Funeral services were held the following Thursday at St Dalyek's church Ridge with a burial at the cemetery.
At a Cathol ic Historical Society and Newnen Masceine gathering in the Guernsey building last night Attorney M P Cawley led a panel on The Persecution of Hower Wiliam. Rev Dok MacGoldtick praised the era and fellow members as the event showcased literary zeal. Two vocal selections by Mera Joseph Brien with Miss Noelliv Bewinish on piano highlighted the second hour after the initial exercises.
Arthur Lee, an employee of Dickson Manufacturing, visited the plant of Suburban Electric Light Co on North Washington Ave. He was injured when his leg was crushed between blocks and a heavy wheel during installation. His condition remained serious last night.
A manhole on Washington Avenue near Vine Street curb line became exposed Monday evening and was covered yesterday. Water entered the sewer during the incident. Miss Delin suffered considerable shock from the event as she was nearby.
In Carbondale city hall about thirty voters appeared before examiners for the Langetall Kelly contest. The examiners will hold shows there daily through the week with witnesses from Cyr Bordale, Urbondale, Pell, and Mayfield townships to be examined.
Several groups announce gatherings for tonight including the Exeedleia collective meeting at Backunsann avenue, the Tobacco Workers union of Aimer ov at Antolin OCwider Vound Workmen ball, and a regular meeting of the bast or health in Soelands. A country dance led by Soranten Lirderkrang is set for Tuesday evening March 7 with the orchestra providing the music.
In Scranton North a man named Jacob Gleer died at his residence on Lieacon Street. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 pm from his home, with interment at Porcetal Cemetery. In Dunmore, Richard Helligell aged 3 years passed away February 25. funeral Thursday morning with a cloaked view at St Pauls Church Creon Ridge and burial at Catlin Dra Cemetery.
Rev. and Fo Mathews report an unauthorized person posing as the church pastor collecting funds after a church fire. The impostor claims the church is worth 22 000 and is taking and sending Bibles.警
The report describes a grove of black oak on a white farmer’s land near the old Shawnee village on the South Canadian River. Two large post oaks stand in the grove where a buzzing swarm is heard daily. A north tree allegedly hums when touched, with a hammering sound like carpentry heard from inside the tree, but no bees are visible. Multiple witnesses confirm the strange phenomenon and its unresolved nature.
A garbled advertisement promises a one hundred dollar reward for locating an Oysterel Unit and claims cures for various ailments with dials, pills, and tonics. It lists Cheney & Co as proprietors and includes unrelated names and claimed testimonials. The text mentions druggists and family pills as selling points.
A medical practice outlines its philosophy of clear guidance on incurable cases and offers free advice from Dr Alice C Woon and associate Dre Woon. The ad highlights experience in America and Europe and claims over 30 000 women have sought advice in four years.
The Pypert Sperialiste offer catarrh remedies that cure, not just relieve symptoms. Special methods and appliances are claimed to have passed the experimental point. If suffering, consult the experts. costs nothing.
The article warns catarrh in head, nose and throat can lead to consumption if untreated. It urges timely care and cautions against delays. Dr. Wood is named as a physician offering treatment.
An obscure advertising note touts a product called The New Life Giver for consumption. It references Dr J D Wood and A C Wood as alleged authorities while claiming no cost to the user.
A small notice describes a business front at the corner of Lackawanna and Wyoming Avenues above a Newark shoe store. It mentions a Boston dentist on the same floor with evening hours starting at seven p.m.
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