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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
6
A fragmentary West Scranton column reports a husband tried for murdering his wife and neglecting his family amid abuse claims. Other items note Fortieth Birthday anniversary for Griffith T. Davis and T. Dale to speak. Willard Howe entertainment and miscellaneous personals.
A gathering at Neoth Mai ave in War fais Voor af ogy verterndig ae featured Mr Davis and a long list of attendees. The account names many individuals including Abe Dhotiel Paved, Danmorus Abra Sie, Saeedfloes, and Mrs Sones among others, with remarks on entertainment and social warmth.
A readable social item lists attendees and participants including Joan Levering and Thomas Morewall at an Alpine tila event. The piece notes vocal and instrumental performances, a presentation by St Daniel Powell, and mentions a feather upholstered chair as a gift.
An evening party at Duryvew hosted by Mr and Mrs William Mainwaring was interrupted by West Side youths. Music and singing were highlights with Mrs Mainwaring, Miss Nowra Williams, and Devt J Davies performing. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs Mainwaring, several Mainwaring family members, and numerous guests.
A meeting in Wort shire Contra Reptilionnela will feature Tamas Hy Dale delivering the Ship Etchelds address this evening. Attendees are urged to attend and a supper is planned after the meeting with a speaker lineup and expected attendance.
A live program at Waehhburn Street Presbyterian Church tomorrow features Mr. Hows in a renowned recital. Attendees will enjoy gems from his selection and vocal performances by Mere Moratho Weller and Toor Malt Hiarvey Hluckwooed, with Upstohies entertainer presiding.
The orchestra under George Waters will renew opening and closing numbers for a benefit concert. Proceeds go to the West Canton Young Women’s Christian Association. Several lines of garbled text mention a police docket and a council member, with references to fines and local officials.
Mrs Michael Moffat aged fifty six died yesterday at her home 400 Tallin avenue She is survived by one son Martin Moffat Funeral services will be held at Moly Chrome at eight o clock Sunday with interment in Cathedral Cemetery Also notices of three other infant deaths appear in the column including James Quinmes oboyle Paul and the St Thomas infant with services scheduled at varied times.
Prank 4 events at Sumner Avenue Presiy feature a second Presbyterian meeting to which a pall is accepted. Long-time connections, warded by a watch larceny case, one event at Deerite hall with a sticker. Marriage of Thomas Shepherd and Avs. Gyeennte Dame noted. Lenten services at St. Pate Vick's Catholic church. Attendees include Suet Jonking and Mrs. David Z. Davie while Miss Bryant hosts a social at the Shipson Methodist Episcopal Copal church auxiliary.
Local notes recount Mr and Mrs Thomas Lake entertaining guests from Scotland Willem Muted and others. Prof Wakenshire and Miss Daley Crown performed on violin and with Scottish dances amid a bustling evening of names, dances, refreshments, and conversations. A charity benefit at 2601 North Main Avenue featured Mrs Morgan Watkins hosting guests for the Christian Endeavor window and Provident Presbyterian meeting with plans for a reception and program next Friday.
Mr Teane Smith of 160 Sadie price Kvde Park, a miner at the Archbald mines, reports dull back pain that began near his kidneys. He used Doan's Kidney Pills after reading a testimonial and says the pills relieved the pain completely. Foster Milburn Co remaining sole US agent, Buffalo N. Y., endorses the product.
A new song titled The Curse of y Pretty Pace composed by Willian FF Marke from loti sheet has been published by Olonpla Publishing company. Elise silk moll members extend thanks to M. Leanand for his support and praise the venture. Mr. Duffaio and others visit on Church ayemin with Ma and MT Bihan.
Charles Roevig, six, son of Mr and Mrs Peter Roevig of Willow Street, was seriously injured when a wagon pinning him against a building in an alley near Piketon Avenue crushed him. He was en route to school, treated by Dr Wed Rie, and his condition described as very grave. Also reported is the funeral of John Laws, who died at Moree Taylor hospital. services held at St John’s church and burial in Cathedral Cemetery with pallbearers named.
Mie Thome McTigue and Mel Patrick Giles visited friends in Pittston. Petoh Hughes was arrested by Ofi ver Sartor last evening on a charge of being helplessly drunk. A hearing is scheduled for this morning. The Scranton Ath letice elite will meet in regular session at Soolowk this evening at Athlete Wall.
De. W. Lent speaks to Young Men's class at Church of the Good Shepherd about gymnasium benefits. The Ladies Ald secrets of Asbury Methodist church serve a supper in the parish hall from 8 to 8 30 tomorrow. Amity Literary society meets at 1720 Washington Avenue on Thursday March 14 with a program including Kent Edward V E and other student speeches.
Patrolman Johler rushing to headquarters heard a shout and found a candlelit fire in the Welchel residence on Quincy Avenue. A heavy rug ignited from a falling lamp, causing chaos before Charles Weichel dragged the burning rug to a window and saved the home, suffering severe burns.
The Dunmore borough met in its first session in some time with directors Costello Webber Irwin and Haggerty present. Tax exemptions were granted for Mrs James Golden Mrs Patrick Doud and the William McDoonough estate as the payroll for March was approved and a financial review demanded amid nearly $20000 debt. Superintendent Bovard noted last months average daily attendance of 200 and compared local schools favorably with Harrisburg after attending a state meeting.
The second lecture in the Methodist Episcopal charity series features Rev. Laman Weeks of Sayre delivering The Passion Play at Oberammergau in 100. Weeks has traveled over 100000 miles researching his subject and audiences have shown enthusiasm, with a large attendance expected tonight.
The Japanese wedding and entertainment recently staged in Hyde Park will be repeated at Thidley Street Baptist Church on Tuesday evening March 26 under the auspices of the Ladies Aid. It is expected to be one of the most substantial affairs held in Pomona.
HL Dreyer, recently back from China amid recent troubles, will speak Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian church. The Young Ladies' Mission circle hosts the event, testing the building at capacity and offering a firsthand account from one who was formerly part of the group.
The Royal Arcanum pays 7000 on a policy held by a deceased husband, Mire William O Conner receives the benefit. Congregational meeting at the Presbyterian church elected George aught and William M Robinson as elders for a three year term. Other local items note mining venture interest, residents visiting, and families planning moves.
Mrs. L. E. Burgess died yesterday at Wer Hone in Nay Ang after a long illness. She was the widow of Patrick Burgess and mother of several children including Mie ho We ke eet Woebintin. Funeral services will be held at Saint Catherine Reese’s church with internment at Washtann Street Cemetery.
Mrs M T Loughney obituary fragment notes Julia Moffitt Mote of 159 Railroad Avenue survived by husband and children with a brief family tribute.
Aged 2 years, previously of Wasmart, died after apoplexy last night. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at Poly Ovene elie, with services at Caudlews conmueture. Survivors include Ter Dyer Taehaig and children Mi Cleon Uhl Edwand Weed and Wie Meath, among others in Oars locrnchile.
Solicitor Vosburg says a one year delay may be possible if the tax levy ordinance is passed before April 1. Scranton would remain under second class laws until then, with full ten mill rates applying only after a graduated levy is approved this year. Courts may force a minimum rate if the ordinance is delayed beyond the deadline.
Daniel Costello of Melleyue eats thirty ham ribs custard pies and seven cups of coffee in three quarters of an hour. The event occurred near the Hallond Young Met's building while Alderman Millar gathered affidavits about the wager and the witness list.
Miss Edith Hutton of New York City begins duties as night superintendent at the Lackawanna hospital. The Tribune previously announced the decision to engage a night superintendent about three weeks ago.
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