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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1897
Page
9
West Side celebrates the retirement of Major M. Li Blair after twenty one years as Fifth Ward alderman. The article notes his long service and prudent administration, while hinting at minor changes as successor Alderman Divies takes office. Includes local notices of residents, travel, illness, and community events in Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas.
Saturday afternoon funeral rites were held for the late David Hughes of 4 Hughes Court at the First Welsh Baptist church. Relatives and many friends filled the auditorium as lodge members and coworkers paid respects with flowers and emblems. The Rev John Morris delivered a moving eulogy at Bellevue Calvinistic Methodist Church with remarks by Rev Erwynwy Morgan. The service ended with burial at Washburn Street Cemetery and pallbearers Henry Davies Thomas Lewis Thomas Johns T Williams John Moniger Joseph Theynolds. An infant child of Mr and Mrs Otto Schweibert of 1 North Everett Avenue also had a private funeral at Washburn Street Cemetery.
Excavation on North Matin avenue opposite West Linden street progresses toward completion. Peter McCann builds the three story department store with Feeney and Williams handling plans. The veneered brick structure spans about 30 by 100 feet with 14 000 square feet of space and modern features including arches and show windows.
Four Industrial schools now operate on the West Side each connected to a church and serving junior members of local Sabbath schools. The latest was opened Saturday at Scranton Street Baptist Church by Mrs Annie Morgan. The other three align with St David's Episcopal St Mark's Lutheran and Jackson Street Baptist churches. Bellevue mines will run five days this week. A child of Mr and Mrs Elmer Godwin of 13 Hampton Street is very ill.
RG Morgan & Son announce public notaries and foreign exchange services with monthly settlements and an office at 24 Jackson Street near Alus itrave's drug store. Harriet J. Davis advertises floral designs at 10 South Main Avenue. J C King offers second hand furniture and household goods at 701 to Te Weat Lackawanna Avenue.
Providence reports the funeral of Mrs. Charles Brady from her Keyser avenue home to Holy Mass. The high mass of requiem was led by a celebrant. pallbearers included Patrick Lynett Joseph Evans William Judge Thomas Evans Thomas Naughton and Patrick Mullion. Burial occurred at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. James Bell of Georgetown University returned home for health reasons. A young son of Mr and Mrs William Jewry of West Market Street is seriously ill. William and Thomas Evans returned from New York health concerns noted.
Crowds visited Connell's park amid gloom yesterday as repairs to the white tower proceed and grounds are beautified. Oaters commence full time at Connell's works while rumors linger about South Scranton Steel mills. The Elite Social club plans a reception in Callors's hall next Wednesday. Willi[m] T. Jones and son visited Pittston. The Forest Band performed in Duryea. A proposed tournament in Collery's hall was postponed due to management confusion.
Funeral services for Mary Devine, a young girl of Butler Street, are planned for this afternoon. Town groups are urged to meet in Temperance hall on Chestnut Street tomorrow evening to arrange Decoration Day observances. Post office letters unclaimed for the week ending May 1 include names across several households. Local crossings case against streetcar conductor Daniels will be heard tonight. Guild of St. Agnes at St. Mark's Church will hold a 4 PM meeting tomorrow with full attendance expected.
The Tuxedo Athletic el u plans a boxing tournament at Callery's Hill on Tuesday. Paddy Burke of Porty Fort meets an opponent from Plymouth nicknamed the Luzerne Hurricane in a one round main bout, with two six round preliminaries. Burk e and Howell bring experience as the undercard features a bustling fight. A heavy rain kept Minooka versus West Side Browns from playing yesterday. Bri Milburger of Pittston visited town. The Golfs social group held a meeting at the new hall to plan a negligee social for Wednesday. John McVarish, who left for the gold fields of South Africa weeks ago, has returned home.
Three Harris children Gertie 14 Jennie 10 and Harry 6 slept in horse stalls at a barn on 14 North Hyde Park Avenue for many months while their father W W Harris eked out a meager existence. Neighbors and local officials report the living conditions as deplorable and request action to secure shelter and care for the children.
Thomas Jones of 118 South Eversett avenue died last evening after a short illness. A West Side miner and Canouse Mine Accidental fund member, he was born in Abervale Wales in 1886 and came to America in 1862. He leaves a wife, two sons David and Thomas, and a brother. Funeral at home likely Wednesday with burial in Washburn Street cemetery.
Nine more divorces were granted Saturday making fourteen for the week. John Horn of this city was divorced from Matilda Horn whom he wed in Wilkes-Barre in February 185. Cruel and barbarous treatment cited as grounds. Sarah Hull of Carbondale released from bond to Richard Hull after sixteen years of marriage. Annie B. Miller freed from Chester L. Miller after thirteen years. originally from Honesdale, later living in the city.
Sarah Geott of South Bide secures divorce from Michael Scott after a marriage in August 1804 and less than one year of cohabitation with cruelty alleged. Minnie Holtham of this city separations from Thommen Holtham for cruel treatment and non support after cohabiting into 1894. Mary Tracey of Minooka seeks separation from Adam Tracey after a 1891 marriage lasting a little over four years amid continued crudity accusations. John Martin of this city obtains divorce from Mary Wirth citing her alleged living hash while Catherine Jones and J W Bullock Jr. separate from Albert Lewis Jones and Abbie Elizabeth Bullock respectively on cruelty grounds.
The court heard sixty five witnesses on a Dunmore contest with twenty illegal votes found, most from Sixth ward and one from Third ward. The petitioners may extend testimony to May 16 1897, with limited dates for witness calls in early May.
A Scranton ladies meeting at Mrs. Thomasy Tiekoo’s home heard Miss Decker recall the Florence Crittenden mission movement from New York to 42 missions. Miss Carver noted local mission needs and stated there are about 400 houses of prostitution. Mrs. Thomas Dickson pledged $500 and a separate gift from Mrs. Blackington was received.
Allie Akerstrom and company begin a week at Frothingham presenting The Sultan's Daughter. The Boston Globe praises Miss Akerstrom for versatility and charm and calls the show bright and laugh-filled. Matinee admission is 10 cents with evening prices of 10 20 and 20 cents. Tonight's program will include Aliss Rora with Indies admitted free.
At the New York meeting of the Anthracite Coal Operators Association on April 28, the board of managers from last year was re-elected. Officers were confirmed except for secretary, with C. P. D. Bimpwon resigning and H. S. Fleming appointed secretary and former assistant secretary.
The Susquehanna Connecting Railroad company seeks to enter Greenwood land amid a dispute between the Winton Coal Company and A. D. Dean, trustee. A bond of $10 was filed to indemnify against damages from the land taking, with the court to decide who shall receive damages.
Short reader letters published with writers names accompany submissions. The Tribune does not take responsibility for opinions expressed in this readers correspondence.
Frederick Hartnell writes to congratulate Rev. Mr. Gibbons on his first anniversary as pastor of the Presbyterian church. He praises the pastor’s faithful leadership, the church’s prosperity, and the community’s high regard, noting continued support from sister churches and the Forty Fort Presbyterians.
An elderly Shamokin resident claims Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder cured fifty years of catarrh. The ad stresses widespread catarrh and touts the powder as a life changing remedy sold by Matthews Bros.
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