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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1898
Page
5
An wartime sales list featuring wall maps of Cuba and the West Indies, world atlas, Navy editions of Scientific American, World Almanac, illustrated papers, writing paper supplies, novelties in stationery, wall papers, curtains, and children's carriages and wagons.
Sheriff Preer returned from Huntingdon with Clarence Coons of Adame avenue and Daniel Lamweteff of Factoryville in town on business. John JF. Greavy, Mrs. Sandoie and others attended weddings and funerals. Rev. W. H. Swift officiated at a church service. Telephon e exchange manager J. Matones visited. Gulusha A Grow passed through on a New York trip. Dr. N. Newbury returned from New York after a family illness and Dr. Chamberlain underwent successful surgery locally with swift recovery.
The funeral of the late Rev. E. Kennedy was held yesterday at the Waverly Methodist Church and was very largely attended. Clergymen were present from prominent circles, with many on the platform or pews. The services were in charge of the minister.
A memorial service in Provo and Ashley honors the gentle, kindly pastor Ro Bumerer and Rev J C Leacock with prayers and singing. Pallbearers include G C Sn eole Jay H GO Harned A W Cooper and J B Santer as townsfolk offer testimonials to a beloved figure famed across the Wyoming conference.
Funeral services for Norman McLeod were held at the First Presbyterian Church parsonage with Rev Dr Logan officiating. A Princeton classmate pallbearers and a quartet performed hymns as the remains prepared for burial in Dun Whe. Interment followed after brief services by the Princeton Infirmary and student procession to the station.
New rules at the Central Pennsylvania Telephone company exchange in Boranton restrict connections when asked and require operators to be courteous. Subscribers must supply their number and the party wanted, answer promptly, and only use the line for the subscriber and designated family or employees.
The Second Presbyterian Church reports annual results from its departments. Home Mission receipts total 7.1&2.23. Foreign Mission 2723.90. other causes 210.85. benevolences 12407.08. congregational purposes 2080.00. total year receipts 22860.28.
Urgent notice for all members of Regal Clerks' union No 21 to meet at their hall this Thursday evening at 3 o clock sharp. George Wirth Jr is president.
Colonel Coursen commander of the Thirteenth regiment returned from Mt Gretna where he prepared for the Pennsylvania unit’s mobilization. He said volunteers would be sought for several days, with recruiting officials moving to Mt Gretna and extra tents equipment needed before departure. He noted many former members intended to reenlist and named Captain Stokes as a possible new unit leader while detailing recruiting progress at the regiment armory.
A sensational letter from Max Zixelman of Phoenix Chemical questions the legality of the Scranton Firemen’s Relief association’s funding. Phoenix urges withdrawal citing defective ordinances and the right to settle company claims without the association. A amendment plan to allow individual Phoenix members to join will be reported May 2. The charter was approved and court presentation set for today, with business resuming June 1.
Scranton Railway employees met last night to organize the Scranton Railway War Fund. Wits was chosen president, BD Herflickler secretary, and Frank Sillman Jr. treasurer. The fund invites employees to subscribe as they wish to support dependents of those serving in the war.
Court yesterday heard numerous certiorari arguments led by Sarah Dunleavy of North Kind. Police fined her for an alleged nuisance described as a chicken coop. Attorneys Quinnan and Donohoe argued the fine should be remitted.
The report covers a mortgage completion dispute in which EB Decker sues Theman J Moreen over a pinne believed misrepresented and unpaid. Afternoon arguments addressed exceptions to referee M J Wilton's report in the case of A J Dean trustee versus Joseph Church, deceased. Attorneys J M Hannah and A B Price appeared for the parties.
Officials in the Hatlstead mine abandon hopes of reaching the bodies of Thomas Williams and David Emanuel entombed after a cave. Recovery work continues with uncertainty as to exact location, delaying progress and raising doubt about future success.
John J. Kealey a well known drug clerk died suddenly at 1 yesterday morning after an hours illness brain paralysis struck him shortly after retiring at 16 o clock He worked at the Lackawanna Drug Store at Lackawanna and Franklin avenues and formerly at Phelps and Humphrey pharmacies He lived at 4 Providence road and was a son of Mr and Mrs Matthew Kealey of Mulberry street.
Amateur baseball notes report The Young Men's Christian Association team facing the Lickiwannas in a Saturday afternoon game. The Lackawannie side accepts a challenge from Mineohas for May with lineup details including Finnerty Ruane Griffin Cuff and Ketlot, Lagan and Perk. The West Blue Brown team issues a county challenge for May, response awaited via The Tribune.
The Carpenters union No. 563 held a social opening for its newly acquired lodge room on Wyom ing avenue top floor of the Economy building. A large gathering enjoyed music recitations addresses refreshments and dancing with officers and guests from Builders' Exchange and Central Labor Union.
Advertisement from Scranton Pennsylvania offers a War Atlas with 62 maps mailed to customers. Includes address 437 Spruce Street and mentions Reidleman the Bookman and aBulll the lender and the Porono cigar.
Several notices list May services for residents including John Ot, Alderman Kenny, and Thomas D Maechal. Interments are planned at local cemeteries, with funeral times in the afternoon and services at residences or churches.
A wartime era ad promotes American Lady and Model Form corsets with cash on delivery on May 2 4 5 6 and 7. It claims wide style and color selection and a warranty, urging women not to miss the grand offer.
California oranges sweet seedless 20 for 25 cents California navels fancy fruit 25 35 and go per dozen California grapefruit roe 15 cents California canned fruit 12 to go per can fancy fruit heavy ayurge California peaches fancy 16 0 cents per pound Everything the best Prices lower than elsewhere
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