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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1898
Page
9
A lunch wagon beside the Bristol house in North Scranton was nearly ruined by a fire caused by an oil stove explosion. Fire companies Liberty and Niagara quenched the blaze, shattering all windows and damaging contents. owners Goldberg and Burros report insurance coverage.
Daniel Danvers suffered a painful finger injury during a Maying outing with friends. He fell and an extended finger struck a large piece of elisa, nearly severing the digit. A physician dressed the wound.
Miss Dora Davies entertained her sister Mrs George Parrish of Plymouth yesterday. William Carroll and Patrick McGuire of Wales street left yesterday for Nebraska. Mrs F O McTammeny of New York City is guest of Mr and Mrs Samuel McBachen of Wh street. Miss Lizzie Morean and Jerry Arnold of this place plan marriage tonight at the bride’s parents on Wayne Avenue. Mart Hallstead returns to Binghamton after visiting relatives. Walter Christmas of Holna avenue is in Warbington DOC. Mr and Mrs Isence Edwards of Green street visited their daughter Myre. John Stopford of Honesdale returned home yesterday. James McDonough of West Market street spent time in New York City and returned home. Mrs George Parrish of Plymouth was guest of Dora Davies of West Market showt. Mr and Mrs P F McHale of West Market street welcome a daughter.
A brief sketch outlines the Ladies' Temperance Society activities and aims. It highlights their meeting cadence, pledge commitments, and community outreach as they advocate for sobriety and moral improvement.
The Trieh Gap mission Sunday school of the Welsh Congregational Sunday Schools arranged an Easter program to be held at Alexander's hall on Sunday evening. Superintendent David J. Williams leads a drill of the children for the event. Attendance at the New England Kitchen supper in Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church was immense, with a fine entertainment preceding. Marruente council Young Men's Institute held a significant meeting last evening.
Mrs. Fred Wheatcroft died at 2 on Monday at her Sherwood avenue home. Funeral from St. Mark's church on Thursday. hour not stated. Mrs. Desvie Langan, 490 Chestnut street, died yesterday afternoon at 2. funeral Thursday at 2:40 from the house. interment St. Mary's cemetery. Mrs. Vaughan of Pittaton visits sister Mrs. William Baird on Mill street. Miss Conroy of Peckville visits sister Mrs. William Reading on Grove street. Thomas Quinn of Grove street enlisted in the U S marines. leaves Thursday for Washington, D C to receive orders. Providence Presbyterian church will discuss “The Christian Influence” this evening. Evan Jones, in Lackawanna hospital, is improving per parents. Miss Susie Gilpin of Rice street hosted a surprise party last night. attendees listed with many local names.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey indefinitely suspends five crews at Ashley eight at Bergen Point and twelve at Mauch Chunk. The action affects six men per crew on average and will total two hundred twelve workers under the new order.
A fire on Monday night totalled the Hawley Brewing company plant in Hawley. The loss is estimated at 4000 dollars with 5000 dollars covered by insurance.
Globe Warehouse presents its first spring millinery exhibit on Wednesday and Thursday with free admission. The display showcases a radical shift in shapes shades and materials since last season, offering a complete reproduction of top foreign and domestic millinery ideas for fashion conscious ladies.
The Tuesday Evening Thimble Club hosts at the Yorks as public works prepare extensions for Scranton Street Railway. Planned routes include Swetland to North Bromley and Lafayette to Van Buren, boosting access for new residents. Beltline ideas emerge with Washburn Laurel Hill and Jackson corridors linking to the city line. Rails and poles already staged, with work expected in weeks weather permitting.
Owen Moran faced Alderman Moses yesterday morning charged with uttering dangerous threats breaking furniture and crockery and being a nuisance His brother Edward Moran appeared and with no 500 bail Owen was committed to the county jail G W Nieber a farmer from Ransom Township was fined 2 pounds for being helplessly drunk after being found asleep in his carriage by Patrolman Law near South Main Avenue and Elm Street in Taylor
Last evening the Tuesday Thimble club met at 1515 Price street hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John J. York. Members are women with many married, while the men chatted. cake and coffee followed a social session with guests Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. George Jones, Mr. and Mrs. William N. Chase, and Misses Rachel Jones Anna Broadbent Libble Jones of Pittston.
The Tribune reports an exclusive account of settlement activity around Horatio and Lauerauvenues and notes recent rain created large pools. Foreman Lavelle was informed, and Street Commissioner Dunning will order repairs to drain the water and fix the streets.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Potter of North Garfield avenue rejoice over the arrival of a boy. William McCreary of Hallstead returns from a visit among friends here. Miss Annie Lewis of Weet Locust Street returns from a visit at Wyoming. Mrs John Wardell of North Garfield avenue hosts her sister Miss Pauline Jacoby of Portland Pa. Miss Emma Becker of Jackson street returns from a business trip to New York City.
The West Side bank directors met Monday evening and elected Benjamin Hughes Reese G Brooks and John T Willian for three year terms. Thomas D Davies presided as reports were received. The annual meeting for election of officers is set for this evening at the bank. A home social is planned this evening at the German Presbyterian church parsonage on Meathnut Street.
Advertisement touts Kemp's Buleam for Coughs and Cold as a peculiar remedy. The proprietor claims to authorize druggists to give sample bottles free so customers can try before buying. Large bottles priced at a certain amount are urged for trial.
An excellent programme will be rendered followed by refreshments. The funeral of Percy Lasher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Lasher, will be held at 9 o clock this morning from the parental home. interment at Junction, N J. Mrs T H Hoberts hosted a 16th birthday party for daughter Eva with friends and refreshments. Cambro American Choral Society members urged to attend rehearsal at Tabernacle Congregational church at 7 20. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association plans a supper on Tuesday evening April 12 at 229 North Lincoln Avenue. Plymouth Congregational churchs Junior Young Peoples Society under Mrs W J Morgan will present a Mother Goose concert on April 7.
Officers and teachers of Providence Methodist Episcopal church surprised Superintendent Attorney C. M. Dawson of Sanderson avenue. Asbury Ladies' Aid meets Friday at Mrs. L. M. Peck on Capouse avenue. Green Ridge Baptist youth host bell social at Nettleton's Hall. Dora Koch of Capouse avenue leaves for Philadelphia to attend University of Pennsylvania dental program. Mr and Mrs Bred Hummer of Cherry lane return from Philadelphia. Constable Black shuts A Monies hardware on Dickson avenue under landlord warrant 3720.
The Goshen Railroad Company is incorporated with a 300000 capital to build a standard steam line two and three quarters miles long from the Erie main line west of Goshen to a point east of Goshen station. The cut-off aims to remove heavy grades by routing all through passenger and freight trains over the new line while local Goshen trains stay on the old route.
James Mahon was arrested while prowling around Connell and Company barns. John H. Brooks injured a finger testing a soap cutting machine. Chicken thieves disturb residents. Albert Gutheing, 23, marked a surprise party after a Junior Maennercher rehearsal, with Luncheon, songs, speeches by Archie Patterson Otto Robinson Edward Conley and Professor Schmidt among many guests.
At Hartmans hall the Knights of Pythinas conferred the rank of sir knight on Fred Kessler by Scranton company No. 60 led by commander David Frown. After ceremonies members and visitors adjourned to Germania hall for a reception with light lunch and cigars. Scranton company then staged an exhibition drill during the evening.
Early yesterday James Ma hon watchman at Connell & Co barns spotted a man prowling the stables. Fearful of an arson attempt he arrested the intruder and handed him to Patrolman Flaherty. In police court the man identified as John Kane said he was intoxicated and seeking his residence. he was discharged and warned to stay away while drinking.
About twenty five teachers from other cities visited Scranton's public schools yesterday. They are here for Easter vacation, which in Carbondale Wilkes-Barre and other cities is this week. Principal H J Hockenbury and the high school faculty were here. Ten visitors came from Wilkes-Barre. The local faster vacation begins on the Monday after Easter.
Early yesterday Misa Genevieve Gertrude Gaynor, age not stated, died after a decline linked to grief for two sisters. She was a student at Beranton High School and a member of St Patrick's Angelw organization. Survived by her mother Mrs Mary Gaynor, three sisters Margaret Winifred Nellie, and brothers Thomas James Joseph William in the city and John in Kimball. Funeral Friday at 6 am with interment Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
In West Scranton on March 2 Miss Genevieve G Gaynor age 1 year died at 414 North Lincoln Avenue. Funeral Thursday morning at one o clock with interment at Slve Park Catholic Cemetery.
Residents complain to police as hen houses on Cedar avenue and Old Log Road are robbed. Meantime Meadow Brook silk mill foreman John H. Brooks suffers a severe cut from a cutting machine accident and may lose his thumb. Blessed Virgin sodality plans a large April supper amid committee progress. Church confirmations and Easter rehearsals also noted in town notices.
Rev Father Donlan of St Marys Dunmore preached at St Johns last night on the efficacy of prayer as the choir rehearses their parts.
Miss Misa Warilts crafted a 30 000 stamp dress from global issues earning a prize at the Harmonic masked ball. The gown featured a muslin foundation with a stamp mosaic including Columbian brown borders, a globe centerpiece, and a red blue flag motif, with a Leghorn stamp hat and a pink mask.
Hon John E Smiley of the Ohio senate lauds Peruna as the greatest remedy of the age and a spring tonic of unmatched value for catarrhal stomach diseases. He asserts it cures indigestion by removing the cause rather than merely masking symptoms. The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company of Columbus Ohio offers free copies of The National Witness testimonials.
A fragment shows Askines asking about a matter, Grimshaw replying he has troubles of his own and prefers not to share them, noting he is not an opera singer. The exchange hints at private burdens amid a light dialogue.
An advertisement touts Catarrh and Colle relief in 10 to 60 minutes using a nasal spray from Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. One puff diffuses powder across nasal passages for instant, painless relief and a permanent cure for catarrh hay fever colds headache sore throat tonsillitis and deafness. 50 cents. Bold by Matthews Bros and W T Clark. TE
A garbled OCR fragment from a Washington area page mentions a bow and unclear names. The readable bits hint at a local or cultural item but lack concrete people, places, or dates to confirm a full news item.
A newspaper note advises women to reduce headaches by natural methods. It recommends taking genuine Carlsbad Sprudel Salt early in the morning before breakfast and, if needed, at bedtime. Outdoor exercise is encouraged to aid relief.
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