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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1897
Page
7
A long profile honors Haward Stock a West Side veteran and Republican activist. Born in Germany in 1844, Stock served in the Civil War era and later worked in New York and Pennsylvania. He became a prominent West Side representative, active in fraternal societies and local politics, aiming to unite church and community and rally crowds for the party.
A notable boxing event is described with Pitzeimons versus Corbett as the main bout. The fragment hints at competition dynamics and public interest surrounding the fight and its outcome.
A jumble of names and events fills this page itemizing visits, funerals, travels, and illnesses. Residents of Hyde Park Avenue North Filmore Avenue Bellevue and nearby streets are noted for trips to New York Shamokin Stroudsburg and Wilkes-Barre with several medical updates and social calls.
Harriet J. Davie florists offer cut flowers and funeral decor at 14 South Main Avenue two doors from Jackson Street. Morgan's Pharmacy on Main Avenue provides prescriptions and a range of goods. Second Hand Furniture dealer J Ming at 701 to 79 West Lackawanna Avenue buys and sells furniture stoves and tools. Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets 25 cents with refund if not cured.
The Worapha council Degree of Po cohorts met in Ledyard hall on Friday evening March 11. Mrs Agnes Hartman, chief of records, led a reception by the Young Peoples Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church with about fifty members. They raised 600.05 dollars for carpetings chandeliers and other articles, with a display of a full program and a catered reception.
Obituary notices report Mrs Anine Dever died at her son’s home on North Mill Avenue after a brief illness. The piece covers Dever family roots in Carbondale, marriages to Mr Powderly and Mr Dever, and lists surviving relatives. Other obituaries note Mrs Hard Evans, Mrs Ann Bouton, and several local residents, with funeral arrangements and interment details. The column also mentions a local Red Men funeral, community church activities, and a gym basketball game recap.
Mitw Patrick MobDollough funeral held from Cedar avenue home with rites by Rev. Father Moar. Interment in Minooka Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Michael Giughan from Pittston visited friends. James Connell lodge met at Frehons Wil Inet. South Side events include a youth Christian association gathering at 101 Cedar avenue with solos and instruments. refreshments and silver collection planned. Palmer & McDonald offered flower designs at 54 Spruce.
An audience packed the Gold Poltons hall last night for a company production titled The Wreckers utah. The uproarious, well acted piece featured Captain B. Lowen and many named cast members with a festive reception and guests from Kingston and Moscow. Several local happenings followed, including warrants issued by Squire Cooney for Bartholomew Carbo and others amid petty disturbances and a typhoid illness affecting Miss Edith Branning.
Daniele Vere, a Port Jervis mother and daughter, are visiting at the Breaker Street residence of Robert Blinrell.
Eminent specialists advertise a kidney cure claimed to relieve pain in the shoulders back and joints and to cure numerous ailments. The piece notes four months of practice in Scranton and lists symptoms such as swollen limbs dim eyes and digestive issues.
Minooka reports a confusing set of items including a state representative candidate from the Third district, Mary Walsh of Aruinbald as a guest, and Michael Gibbons in Philadelphia. Funeral notices for Albert HH Gormpe and Patrick Haley are listed with Catholic cemetery rites. A local funeral by T Po Levelworth is noted. An Ancient Order of Mibernidins event claimed a success. James Jones plans a Wheelbarrow ride for Tom Watkins on Saturday.
Local notes report Billy Martin and George Kline building a handmade bicycle for Flo rey's repair shop and a move by Bittenbender & Co to Spruce Street. Hoyts Tent show honors Mrs. Pred J. Titus with a private room at the Mogrd of Trade building. A. B. Luting hinted as future street commissioner, and Mrs. Titus praised for road advocacy. Scranton Bicycle Club and West Side Wheelmen plan a Music Academy fundraising night. Willis Kemmerer attended the Bingham bicycle show yesterday.
Advertisement for a nine month round trip tour to California from New York and Philadelphia leaving March 27 with stops at Chicago Omaha Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and the Golden Gate. Rates listed for many cities with Pullman accommodations and inclusive features. Contact ticket agents or George W Hoad Philadelphia. February 24, 1907.
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