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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
9
Electric City Wheelmen present a concert and minstrels at Mears Hall this evening with an open air Lawrence band show before the main program. The hall features a theatrical, vocal, and dance lineup including medleys, solos, and parodies, with special costumes and calcium effects by Hutton and Kinle.
Mrs Jane Evans aged 74 died yesterday at her daughter Mrs Thomas Howells 1608 Washburn Street. She had long resided there and was well known. Funeral services will be held at the house tomorrow at 3 o'clock with interment in Washburn Street Cemetery. Mrs John Phillips daughter of Mrs Patrick McHugh of 8 Fifteenth Street.
Advertisement cites Dufour's French Tar as a remedy for colds and a rest aid. Billed as a popular product sold by all dealers.
An advertisement extols Bitters as a remedy for stomach troubles, urging those with no cure to try Trim proves the product’s effectiveness.
The obituary items mention a street resident who died after a brief illness and was survived by a husband, mother, four sisters, and five brothers. Funeral arrangements planned for tomorrow afternoon with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Rev James Benninger led services for Edward Edwards at his Dodge avenue home. pallbearers drawn from the Dodge Mine Accident fund. Burial followed at Washburn Street cemetery. Separate services for Mrs Markwick occurred at St David's Episcopal Church, led by Rev McHenry, with pallbearers named and burial at Washburn BireeL cemetery.
William Milnes, a popular Lackawanna Laundry employee, and Miss Mary Phillips were married yesterday afternoon at the Limpeen Methodist Episcopal church parsonage by Rev. W. B. Sweet. The couple left for Espy for their honeymoon. Susanne Elisa Pinson and Alfred Payne were also wed quietly last evening at the parsonage on North Hyde Park Avenue by Rev. J. B. Sweet.
The Plymouth Congregational church hosts an old folks concert in the lecture room on Friday evening May 11. Presented under the auspices of Mr. and Mrs. A Bh. Kynon’s Sunday school classes, with top talent from the school and soloists chosen for their parts, it promises to be a premier event and perhaps the season’s finale.
An incident linked to the Dewey Day observance surfaced yesterday drawing notable comment and surprise as the flag at the location became a point of discussion.
On Tuesday May 1 a display of parasols coaching umbrellas sun shades mourning and fashionable umbrellas opens for inspection. The event promises a refined display and invites visits any day of the week with assurance of satisfaction.
Show days invite window gazers to glimpse the nobbiest parasols and coaching umbrellas on display. Exclusive novelties await inside, with looking being the order of the day during showroom days.
A catalog of twelve umbrella and parasol varieties ranges from plain and figured coaching umbrellas to white silk taffeta and lace trimmed parasols. The list notes colors, handles, and changing silk options, including mourning shades and children's sunshades, with a sales pitch to visit and see the vast assortment on Opening Day, Tuesday.
Outside Foreman Green hoisted a Continental breaker flag to honor the day while workmen were told to stay away from a labor demonstration. District Superintendent Thomas L. Williams ordered the flag lowered and then pulled it down himself. Witnesses called the act unpatriotic and condemned the superintendent's conduct.
A group of young people toured the Central mines with engineer Benjamin James and visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Banning's home where refreshments were served. Attendees included Misses Clarke Read Howell Phillips Banning Long Crist Quick and Messrs Philips Clarke Butts Peters Matthews Asbury J G Reese and the Bannings.
T J Jennings of Fairview avenue returns from a short New York trip. County Auditor William K Johns and Miss Margaret W Phillipa of South Main avenue plan to wed on Wednesday May 14 at the bride’s mother's home. Lawrence band to play an open air concert on South Main tonight from 7 to 9. St Patrick’s Ladies Irish Catholic Benevolent union meets in St Leos hall tomorrow evening. Reverend Jacob Schoettle attends synod meetings in Williamsport beginning May 9. Reverend J B Sweet returns from Binghamton after compiling Wyoming Ministerial conference minutes. Thomas Phillips given a surprise party before departing for Henry West Virginia. The Kalot Plegan company reorganized under Lt David W Davis will perform at the Auditorium North Scranton May 18 for Methodist Episcopal church benefit. Charles E Daniele says he is not a candidate for school board. Thomas Costello had Margaret Scalon arrested for attempting to burglarize the Red Onion hotel. bail set at $400. T FC club of YWCA invited to central rooms tonight at 8 o'clock.
Green Ridge residents mingle with Philadelphia visitors as Dr. Fordham attends Susquehanna Dental Society in Wilkes-Barre. Odd Fellows lodge to confer third degree, a Modern Woodmen camp to be instituted Wednesday with 55 medicals passed. Dr. Rea serves as medical examiner. Local market lists fresh fish and produce. Miss Cone visits Green Ridge. Lanning announces J Hudson Taylor lecture on May 20. A runaway on East Market street endangers pedestrians but causes no injuries. Matthews Brothers figure in local business news.
A Scranton resident credits Dean’s Kidney Pills with a complete cure after long kidney and backache symptoms. The testimonial from Mrs. J Betrand describes pain at night, swollen limbs, and relief after regular use of the pill at 50 cents per box. Poster-Milburn Co. Buffalo is listed as sole U S agents.
A graduate of the New York College of Pharmacy was celebrated last night. The Green Ridge Women's Christian Temperance Union plans an afternoon meeting at 3 o'clock in the library with the topic Flower Mission: How Can It Be Used in Temperance Work. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
The message directs orders to J. T. Starkey at 1914 Cedar Ave in central city area including South Side and Clyde Park, with the contact phone number 6683.
Walter Ziesmer son of Mr and Mrs Albert Ziesmer of 509 Prospect avenue suffered a double fracture of his left arm after tipping a plank and hitting the curb. Doctors Ritz and Wehlau were summoned but could not set the limb until swelling subsides.
Delegates August Rehmer and Joseph Kramer will attend from St. Joseph's and St. Peter's societies. Secretary Joseph Albrecht will also attend. Gust Frick and family relocate to Klondike Bowling Club house near Mountain Lake with club house improvements. Sewer work on Pittston avenue at Palm street proceeds under Councilman Coyne. Loyalty club of the YWCA urged to meet at 1021 Cedar avenue to visit Central Association rooms and be entertained by the Fr. F.C. club.
In North Scranton Mr and Mrs W H Clark hosted a Tuesday evening gathering for their daughter Pearl with music and games, attended by numerous young people and coordinated by Mrs Mason and Mrs Hoard. The Kalos Plegun entertainment will be repeated Friday May 18 at the Providence Methodist church auditorium. The funeral of Mrs Catherine Murrough is set for 2 pm at Holy Rosary with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Mrs S H Roberts is ill. Iris and Mr Roberts just returned from a New York wedding tour and reside on School Street. Curiadlawn lodge No 3 calls a meeting Friday at 1 30 pm to attend James Morgans funeral.
Obituary notices report Eder McAndrew of North Washington Avenue died after a two week illness. He was 35, survived by a wife and children, with services at St Pauls Church and burial at Forest Hill. Other notices list Mrs Thornes E Thomas of East Market Street, Martin Best, and Michael Burke with funeral announcements forthcoming.
A bill favored by the National Academy of Sciences would set aside a ten by ten mile area in Apache county near Holbrook Arizona as a permanent reservation and national park. Scientists describe the petrified forest as dating back millions of years with logs transformed into stone through silica replacement and ancient oceanic conditions. The region is portrayed as an oasis now in a desert with basins and ravines reflecting its former lush state.
Visitors and traders remove petrified forest stones, diminishing the collection and threatening its long term value. The writer suggests minimal government expense for a mounted ranger to protect the site until a national park can be arranged, noting past destruction similar to the buffalo loss in the west.
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