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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1898
Page
9
A newspaper brief outlines local events in North Scranton including church notes, a new instrument for Providence Presbyterian Church, and a suspected prank leading to assault charges. It also reports on funeral services for David H. Price and Alfred Wilcox with Welsh language rites, floral tributes, pallbearers, and interment details.
The committee overseeing the April 24 organ recital met to review a shipment from Poston of a new instrument. Mechanics will replace the old organ, which has served many years, and the program includes Carl the organist, Miss Miller of New York, and a string quartet for the performance.
Frank Jordan allegedly struck Andrew Cushman in a contested incident after drinking. A warrant was sworn for Jordan’s arrest, and Alderman Roberts ordered a hearing and committed him to custody.
A meeting of stockholders in Alder man Roberts office established a permanent Providence branch organization. Richard H. Pugh outlined progress and officers were elected for the ensuing year including Enos Flynn as president and C V Terwilliver as vice president. The group will meet monthly on the fourth Tuesday in Alderman Roberts’ office.
Naniel Werrick, a footman at Scorrs mine, was seriously hurt yesterday while tending oars at the shaft foot. In a sudden incident he came into violent contact with the descending cage and was taken home to Priveburg.
Aldeman Fidler presided at a hearing on a threatening case amid a successful church entertainment. The Wayne avenue Baptist choir drew praise with encores as Rev Harris conducted. An event at Puritan Congregational church will announce a quilt contest winner. James Power funeral held from Dr Bowers residence with burial at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Grace Saxton hosted a large informal party with games and refreshments on Providence road.
A social gathering at the residence of ex Patrolman and Mrs Thomas V Lewis on Archbald street celebrated the visit of Miss Edith Benger of New York City. Guests included Edward James Jr and numerous local residents as performers and attendees, with music by Prof Jor werth Prosser and several singers and pianists.
An advertisement touts Celery Compound as not a patent medicine nor a tonic or nervine. It claims superiority over these remedies, likening its value to a diamond surpassing cut glass.
August Hetzetroth of North Myde Park avenue was injured when a coal fall at the Hriggs shaft buried him briefly. He was treated at home by Dr. M J Williams for contusions and facial injuries. John Evans of Eynon street, once a patrolman, is seriously ill at home from blood poisoning after a leg wound began to fester.
David R. Griffiths of Keyser Avenue was the sole prisoner in police court as Alderman Kellew opened the session. Griffiths was committed in default of $100 bail to the county jail on a revolting crime alleged to have occurred on Park Patrolman Mubert’s premises. Prosecutor McMunan and witnesses Gallagher and Callahan testified. Benjamin James of Bynon Street was held in $2000 bail after a charge of assault and battery. The hearing before Alderman Mones showed a strained marriage, with Mrs James saying she had tried to hold her own in the domestic disputes.
Eugene Walters longtime resident of this side was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at Forest Hill Cemetery. A veteran of the late war and member of the Grand Army of the Republic, he was honored with services at St Luke's Episcopal Church led by Rector Stev Rogers Israel. Chaplains P J McAndrew and P DeLacey supervised final rites, and Post representatives and pallbearers, including Tr oo lrvant, David Thompson, Patrick Gallagher, Levi Getz, Fred Wendling and John Hunterman, accompanied the deceased to the cemetery.
A domestic dispute in Westmountain culminates in Mrs Wickiter facing an assault charge after allegedly forcing a boarder from the home. The case, heard by Alderman Kellow, resulted in bail set at $100 for her court appearance.
The Ladies Aid society of the Ply mouth Congregational church will serve a clam chowder supper this evening in the lecture room beginning at .30 o'clock. Supper, 15 cents, Ice cream extra, The public is cordially Invited. Twe West Scranton bowling teams will roll a match Friday evening, March 11, at Mechanic's hotel, North Main avenue. The members of Navajo tribe No. 105 Improved Order of Hed Men are requested to be present at the next regular meeting to be held Friday.
A notice claims Kemp's Bal tam cures throat and lung ailments and offers free sample bottles from the proprietor. It advertises a 2 and 60 cent price and promises universal effectiveness for coughs and bronchial issues.
A small fund raised at Workingmans hall for Lattimer blast victims widows and orphans drew sharp rebuke for cler gymen and labor groups. J H Dreher denounced silent contempt as clerical and union indifference while August Langerfeld reported 18 75 collected to be sent to Hazleton. A March 2% meeting will hear reports and next steps.
The tribe marks a March 11 gathering at Red Men's hall with Past Great Sachem J W Clymer and Past Sachem J T Mollis of Philadelphia invited, plus associate judge Dr J W Thompson of Danville a candidate for great Junior sagamore. A Maine cruiser remembrance service followed at St Patrick's church with Rev Whelan and deacons assisting.
Miss Elvira Harris of North Main avenue faces a second operation on her throat today. Several residents are hosting relatives and guests, including Mrs George Reagle with her father Frank Rickert from Rupert Pa, and Mrs Seth Wrigley with guest Mary Spease from Pittston.
Fragmentary lines suggest a social club scene where a man asks to become eligible for membership while addressing married women. The text is damaged with garbled dialogue and lacks identifiable persons, places, or dates to anchor a full news-style summary.
Green Ridge residents Palmer and Kurtz visit friends in Staten Island and Easton while Mrs Beane travels to Wilkes Barre. Marie Fond returns home from Delaware street visit with Mrs Bellamy. James Jordan leaves for New York after visiting parents on Monsey Avenue. Erhart and Snyder begin building a house on Delaware Street near Capture Avenue. Seld plans a few days in Bloomsburg with friends.
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs Patrick McAnnie of Archbald her sister Mrs Terence McDermott and Mrs Fred Gehnelder with funeral plans and interments in local Catholic cemeteries. Other notices include Mrs Mary A Staples and William Ellsworth an eight month old listed among recent deaths.
Old son of Mr and Mrs 7 A Parrish died last night. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
The Baptist church plans a pastor appreciation donation this evening. Scranton visitors include John J. Flanaghen and Josephine Medway. Rev John Cavanaugh preaches at two schoolhouses. George Perry hosts guests. new house on FelL estate plot purchased. Townsfolk reference spring signs and bicycle sidewalk rules. James Van Inwichen named street commissioner. Tony Hallock ill. Barber Martin Bold offers grooming services.
President Grant names Philom P. Hiss of Michigan to head the territorial supreme court in Booth Dun kon Dakota. Hiss, a former codinetmaker, arrives with a self built private office, and earns the nickname Old Notes for his habit of citing his own memoranda as law.
A jewelry note markets a new line of solderless 18k wedding rings praised as Tiffany style. The brief highlights modern design, ease of wear, and refined metal quality appealing to couples seeking durable, elegant bands.
Our optician Mr Adams can fit all cases of defective vision with very reasonable prices.
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