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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1896
Page
7
News of the Suburbs reports the community’s support after Mary Guddie was killed by a Delaware and Hudson train. Factory workers raised over 40 dollars for her parents, while local notices cover a benefit for Hampton Steel church, parish activities, and town society events.
Funerals held for James Leonard Miss Ida Keegan and James Foley. Leonard died after a fall from a scaffold at the Leader extension on Wyoming avenue, age forty, unmarried. Keegan buried at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery after prayers at St Patrick’s church. Foley funeral at St Patrick’s with pallbearers named. interment in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
On Saturday evening Adjutant Millar and staff inspected Company F Thirteenth regiment. The company mustered 100 percent in membership with no mistakes noted. Captain Fellows believes the inspection was meritorious. The first lieutenant post is vacant. official-elect Harry Decker has not received his commission. Millar then hurried to the North End to inspect Company H.
A Wednesday evening program at the Bellevue church features Professor George Howell as president with selections by Miss Mary A Jones Miss Ligeleones Professor H Warren Mr Morrie Thomas John Jenkins recitations by Mrs Professor George Howell and Mrs Lizzie Hughes Brund age solos by Eddie James and the Pennsylvania Olee club with accompanist Mrs D B Thomas. Mackeret tired of marriage note continues with a local anecdote about John Mackreth.
Councilman Coyne leads a push to open Cherry Street across the Delaware and Hudson tracks to South Washington avenue, seen as urgent to replace dangerous Genet Fig and Palm routes. backed by the South Side board of trade and ward taxpayers, protests expected if goal stalls. Funeral pay respects to Edward Philbin in Minooka, with high mass at St Josephs and Clyde Park Cemetery interment. Administrative shifts loom with Bailey era to appoint several city roles. two men seek prominent posts in William Connell Hose and district engineer. Also notices of a requiem mass for Mrs. John Ratchford and a Patriotic Order Sons of America meeting tonight.
License court in session this week began at 10 o clock with 652 total applications. 602 retail, 20 bottlers and 8 brewers licenses are under review as judges Archbald Gunater and Edwards hear remonstrances from St John s German Catholic church and others while offices tally petitions and exceptions.
Listings for plumbing barber florist photograph courier groceries and second hand furniture across West Side. William D. Griffiths offers plumbing steam heat and gas fitting at 113 North Main. John H Reynolds barber at Fairchild's hotel. Harriet J. Davis florist at 101 South Main. Starner's Photo Parlors at 103 South Main. Revere Standard Java Coffee by Mason & Co at 116 South Main. J. King buys second hand goods at 104 and 10 Jackson Street.
Mrs Pauli and daughter Marguerite voyage to Atlantic City for a few weeks while Louise Hull leaves for a stay elsewhere. Revival meetings at Alliance Tabernacle draw large crowds with many conversions. Hollenbach plans to move to the country this week. St Pauls church fair opens around April 6. Dickson avenue sees business changes after April 1. Rev Ballentine returns from Philadelphia with his wife and daughter. Hornbaker's meat market becomes Simons and Hartsell after April 1. Lace works reduce operations to half time.
Mrs. Johnson of Corning welcomes a baby girl with Mr and Mrs Edward Carson and Mr and Mrs Edward Morgan. Miss Hertha Simms and Misses Evans and Jones visit Wilkes Barre. A masquerade ball is set for April 10 at Company Armory. A North End Clerks league team challenges tonight’s roller skate baseball winners. Evan Lewis of Putnam Street dies at 66 after two years illness. funeral Wednesday at ILSC with interment in Pittston. The Clark Store and Osterhout teams play roller skate baseball at Company Armory tonight followed by skating.
The Rt Joseph Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society met to plan a St Patrick s day demonstration in Scranton on March 22. Milker named marshal. John Metrea of Piston visited Minooka friends. School holds session. teachers to receive monthly stipend. Annexation project to be resurrected. The Union Athletic Club tournament at Fallon's rink Old Forge on March 22 draws many entries. The funeral of Edward Philbin held at St Joseph s church with high mass. Coyne Fern contest to be argued in court. Township auditors will meet tonight. A Polish laborer injured at Greenwood mines with both legs broken. James Killen of Providence visiting. Miss Maryear of Fittston visiting.
The article argues Maher was promoted to champion potential by others, not for deeds, but for what might be achieved. It critiques the idea that a single victory against a flattering opponent creates a true champion, noting Corbett’s praise of O'Donnell and the quick rise on publicity. It concludes that Fitsimmon’s outpointed Maher, amid minimal effect from Maher’s few blows.
Both fighters appear cautious as Maher's power is tested and Firesimmons risks little to lure his rival. The passage suggests Firesimmons avoidance of heavy exchanges after sensing Maher's force.
Philadelphia reaches deal allowing Charles Reilly to wear a Syracuse uniform as captain and manager on loan. The Phillies secure future pick from Syracuse and can recall him if needed, with patience and mutual safeguards between clubs.
W W Hamilton sails to Coronado to take on unpaid records while a large field of bicycle cleaners and ambitious youths forms. Pro riders John Johnson PF O Connor A Ki Weinig plus amateurs Ray Mc Dont A Johnson head to Europe. executive panel bans local cycle shows after March due to trade protests. A silver mounted drop frame and sextuplet ride are noted with others and racing updates.
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