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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1899
Page
5
A retailer markets children carriages sleeping coaches express wagons and metal wheels with rubber tires. Rich trimming large selection handsome bodies and attractive prices. Window shades curtain poles wall papers decorations lincrusta mouldings and wall hangings suitable for churches halls offices and stores.
Mrs George L Yost is staying at Lake Windu H H Boggs and M E Brown of Syracuse were in the city Saturday Mr and Mrs T Cramer Von Storch of Monroe avenue are visiting Philadelphia Mr and Mrs Ernest Dolph of Maillion avenue spent yesterday in Binghamton Eva M Brown of the Correspondence schools has gone to Clark's Summit for a few days Miss Walkenshaw of Glasgow Brotland returns Friday after a lengthy wresting trip J F Stevens and BR Williams of this city returned from a successful fishing trip at Orsen Major W S Millar has resumed aldermanic duties after a tour of inspection among Seventh regiment companies Bergeant Clegey and Corporal Parkhardt of the United States recruiting station returned from Williamsport with ten men enlisted Mrs Margaret K Post of Jefferson avenue has guests Reverend and Mrs W W Skellenger of Waslington BC The engagement of George Young to Miss Eleanor Skillman of Wilkes Barre announced Mr Young formerly of this city now in Reading Mo The Allentown soldiers were inspected by Major Millar and passed well Companies B and D were inspected in civilian clothes Major Millar told William Medior and Spangler their companies would be recommended for reinstatement into the National Guard
An old newspaper fragment promotes Beecham's Pills for headaches and lists Steam Heating and Plumbing services by P. F. & M. T. Howley at 221 Wyoming Ave. It also mentions a Povono Cigar shop as a local trade note.
At Odd Fellows hall in Peckville a large mass meeting of carpenters from Carbondale to Scranton discussed adopting the union rules. Most contractors signed, except Peckville's Peek Lumber and Barber & Co. Some unions threaten to strike if contractors fail to endorse. An evening meeting was planned to decide further actions.
Rev Dr Gittin delivered a stirring Elm Park church address urging calm in riots. He cited Acts 14 36 and urged one sane person in a crowd to prevent rash acts. He proposed posting Do nothing rashly in offices banks and courts to teach restraint.
Grace Lutheran announces Rev Luther Hess Waring of Lutteville Virginia has accepted the call to succeed Rev Al Gift. He begins duties June 1. Waring’s experience and learning praised as Grace Church transitions from its growth under Gift. Gift likely to join St Matthew's Williamsport after a rest period.
Century Hoge company met in special session at the hose house on Pittston avenue to act on Chief Hickey's call for maximum effort toward the upcoming inspection and parade. In a rising vote the company pledged to support a gigantic parade and the firemen's fair, with next regular meeting set for Friday night.
A Washburn car No. 309 driven by Charles Freeman was struck by lightning at 9 o clock last night on West Lackawanna avenue. The collision caused excitement but no injuries were reported.
A young woman with long study of corset fitting is invited to stay another week at Globe Warehouse to instruct corset wearers in the value of Redfern Corsets. The move follows pressure on manufacturers to recognize her expertise.
The Rev George E Guild marks twenty years as pastor of Providence Presbyterian Church on North Main Avenue with a morning sermon and memories of growth. He recalls invitations to the post, confirms calls to Oxford and Scranton, notes 9 new members joined, 212 funerals and 118 marriages conducted, and nearly 100000 raised for church and benevolence. Two elders have died, two remain active, and five others were ordained during his tenure, with earlier pastors James B Fisher and Samuel Whaley remembered. The congregation thanks God for blessings and progress over the era.
Fruit sale advertises box fancy sweet oranges 544 to 6 dozen per box at 1.35. California oranges 15 for 25c. Navels 25 and 35c per dozen. Havana prunes 15c each or 1.75 per dozen. Strawberries 20c to 25c per quart. Fancy asparagus 20c per bunch. Fresh vegetables offered as best goods for least money.
A vintage advert touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as universal for children. It claims the tincture soothes the child calms the gums relieves pain cures wind colic and helps diarrhea with worldwide distribution via druggists and a price of twenty five cents a bottle.
On Dewey Day the city marks the one year anniversary of the Cavite victory as residents recall the Manila fight. Events include debates by Marquette council and Young Men’s Institute in North Scranton, a Fourteen Friends banquet in South Scranton, and social gatherings in Dunmor.
George Gassaway was found dead in a freight car at Pittston Junction Saturday morning. His companion John Hammon, in weak condition, said they bought wood alcohol at Allentown and drank it while stealing a ride to Pittston in a freight car. Gassaway's body rests at Ranson poor house. his home is New York state. Hammon has recovered.
An accomplished fact the Ontario colliery at Peckville is now under Scranton Coal Company control. John Van Bergen, ten years in charge of the nearby MeCunt Pleasant colliery, will assume management this morning and John B R. Mryden of the Scranton Coal Company becomes general manager.
Undersigned parties pledge to refund money or replace a bi-cent bottle of Greenes Warranted Syrup if it fails to cure Spal eough or cull. They guarantee a bi-cent bottle to prove it factory or money refunded. Names listed include J. UG, Bone & Jon, John P Donahue, Dunmore Pa, Berunson Pa.
Thomas J. Griffin of 151% Monsey Avenue was fatally injured by footpads in Bradford McKean County Friday night. He died Saturday evening at 7 after being found with a fractured skull along the road. Remains arrived in this city this morning, bearing family ties to Rev. J. J. Griffin and Judge P. P. Smith.
The Green Ridge Baptist Church on Monsey Avenue plans to let a contract for a new edifice this week and start work soon after. The building fund totals $4,000 plus a sealed envelope, with Rev. W. J. Ford predicting total costs under 4,500, possibly much less. The old church will move to the rear, while the new building rises at the front. The congregation has long pressed for a larger, more enduring house of worship.
Marshall Bogert was removed to Lackawanna hospital after falling ill at a charitable residence and died two hours later. He had spent a week hanging around the United States hotel barn on Penn avenue and had no information about his origins. He formerly lived on Nay Aug avenue and belonged to the Carpenters' union. one sister lives in Chicago.
James Merrill, engine dispatcher for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western in this city, resigned Saturday. Foreman Boldry fills the post. Merrill, one of the road’s oldest employees, held the dispatcher role for 25 years. John J. Devine now heads Lackawanna’s Kingsland shops. Ten machinists on the mine repair force were laid off Saturday.
John R. Atherton succeeds his late father Henry F. Atherton as paymaster of the Delaware and Hudson Canal company after serving as acting assistant paymaster for four years. He is 27, with a decade in the paymaster’s department. William Gates named assistant. Thomas Atherton, his brother, as clerk.
Rev. Frank F. Ballentine, pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Green Ridge, submitted his resignation on Saturday to take effect May 1. Church officers had found some sermons sensational in nature, contributing to his decision to resign.
The board of control will meet to elect a city superintendent of schools for three years. Incumbent Professor George Howell is opposed by former superintendent Professor George W. Phillips, with Howell backed by the reform bloc and claiming fourteen votes. Observers say the deciding vote hinges on a finance committee report on tonight’s appropriations. Finests wines and cigars at 820 Spruce Street. Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar.
Died. Bogert in Scranton April 20 at Lackawanna hospital Marshall Bogart 45. Flynn in Scranton April of John Flynn Lackawanna hospital. Remains removed to residence in South Scranton. Macauley in Scranton April 30 186 Mrs Samuel M Macauley funeral Tuesday at 2. Tripp in Scranton April 1899 Mrs Rosana G Tripp 2 at Tripp homestead North Mall Ave funeral Tuesday. Veach Mrs Renata Vech of Emmet street funeral announced later.
Dr Barrett advertises dental services including fillings extractions crowns and fridge work with ten year repair guarantee and free examination claiming low prices for Hotel Scrayn Leader.
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