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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
9
Jenkins' Drug Store at Main Avenue and Jackson Street hosts the West Scranton branch. New phone number 2-2-2-7. Open evenings until 10 30. Correspondent William R. Hughes notes the location and hours.
A new silk mill for West Scranton gains certainty as land on Division street and Filmore avenue is purchased by promoter W H Ashley. Grounding expected soon, two story brick buildings to house 150 women, $45 000 in milking machinery, steam and electric power, stock company to be formed, West Side board of trade credited with securing the project. Ashley operates mills in Hackettstown Phillipsburg and Avoca and already has a market for the mill’s product.
Members of the First Baptist church presented an engrossed set of revolutions to the First Welsh Baptist church as thanks for housing them during homelessness. Rev. B. F. Mathews gave the presentation, Rev. D. D. Hopkins accepted, with W. W. Evans and Miss Vin Jones performing solos.
The Alumni Base Ball club traveled to Kingston yesterday and routed Wyoming Seminary 11 to 0. George Harrington allowed only two hits while Fred Robinson went 5 for 5 at the plate. Lineup included Phillips catcher Harrington pitcher Gallagher first base Thomas second Carson shortstop O Reilly third Seal left Madenspacher center and Robinson right.
United Mine Workers of America Local 637 announces a concert at Mears hall on Tuesday evening May 15. Program includes addresses by M S Lavelle, quartets led by Thomas Abrams and David Jenkins, solos by Gomer Lewis and Michael Dunigan, instrumental duet John and Tallie Lewis, and Oxford Glee Club selections with Misa Norma Williams as accompanist. A social follows.
Henry Davis of 28 Corbett Avenue in the Dodge mine suffered a severe blast injury with arm and collar bone fractures and deep cuts. Morgan Atkinson of North Bromley Avenue in Mt. Pleasant mine was kicked in the face by a mule. A Polish resident on Chestnut Street known as Joe was hurt by a roof fall. Dr W J L Davis treated both cases and John Regan of 1911 Price Street, a driver in Brigg's shaft, was kicked in.
A series of Tuesday injuries includes a mule incident at Uestity a child from Denniebaum family sustaining slight injuries on play, William Farr hurt by a cotton picker, Fred Lewis fracturing an arm at No 14 school, Asa Reinhart cut with a knife, Co H Weber injured by falling iron, St John Lewis still recovering from a street car fall, and Conductor Tingley burned near a derailed car while on duty.
The old folks of Embury Methodist Episcopal church were entertained during jubilee week services. Rev. C H Newing of Dunmore chaired the evening while Rev G A Cure spoke on At Even Time It Shall Be Light. A song and praise service accompanied the event. Veterans Night follows with Rev C B Henry of Taylor as chairman and Rev John Bradshaw delivering a Patriotism address.
Rev William North officiated at the funeral for Mrs Mary Heerman yesterday afternoon. Services were held at the home of her brother Jacob Schark 1147 Luzerne Street with pallbearers L A Stevens David Richards Elmer Kresge and Harry Belcher. Interment followed at Pittston Avenue Cemetery.
A horse owned and driven by John Marshall of Luzerne Street bolted along Main Avenue last evening. The animal lost its bit and the driver lost control as the horse dashed for several blocks while bystanders cleared the way. After persistent effort the horse was stopped in front of West Park with no injuries reported.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2635 Jackson Street conducted by Rev D D Hopkins of the First Welsh Baptist church. Many friends attended and floral offerings were abundant. Pallbearers included Henry P Davis John Hopkins David Vaughan John J Morgan David A Morgan and John L Jenkins. Interment followed at Cambria cemetery.
The funeral for the late Mrs. Elizabeth Watkins was held yesterday afternoon at 106 North Filmore Avenue. Rev. K J McHenry of St. David's Episcopal Church officiated. Pallbearers were George Widdick David Stephens David Jones Isaac Davis and Emery Neal. Burial followed at Washburn Street Cemetery.
Wahnetu Dancing class hosts its regular weekly social in Mears hall this evening. Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church presents an entertainment and social. Simpson Methodist Episcopal church holds the first quarterly conference of the conference year. Oxford Glee club rehearses in Co operative hall. Princess Beatrice lodge Daughters of St George offers an ice cream social in Red Men’s hall. Electric City Wheelmen first and second teams play a ten pin match tonight.
Prayer services were held at the home of the late Mrs. Rachel Evans on South Sumner Avenue and a funeral is set for Plymouth Congregational Church with Rev. Peter Roberts officiating. Interment will be in Washburn Street Cemetery. Ensign Lents of the Salvation Army left for Passaic New Jersey after long service locally. Panooka tribe Red Men held a smoker and heard Charles Pichler speak on the history and motto of the order. The Passion Play films were shown at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church with another showing planned. Rev. James Benninger of Embury church opened a Wilkes-Barre assignment on Tuesday. John Wilking at 905 Luzerne Street suffered a second stroke and remains in critical condition. William Fr. Later of Jackson Street has been ill. Miss Grace Doud of Washburn Street has gone to Atlantic City to recuperate. Mr and Mrs M T Howley of North Lincoln Avenue welcomed a daughter. Alfred Cox and Miss June announced upcoming marriage.
A garbled notice discusses a medicine named Kimp’s Pier claimed to be a cure all with strong guarantees. The text criticizes foolish belief in such tonics and hints at urging trial despite doubtful efficacy.
A Darwin resident A Harris will wed May 20 at 113 Everett Avenue home of Mrs John Coyne. Dr George Beach travels to Philadelphia on business. Alderman James F Noone begins duties. Patrolman Daniel Davis appears in new uniform. Miss Helen Davis hosts Mame and Caroline Donaldson from Windsor New York. Ascension day services at St David Episcopal at 10 am. Mrs Richard Harlow confined at home by illness. Joseph Donnelly from Buffalo visiting Chestnut Street family. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs John M Harris of Evans Court. Will and Bert Deyoe host friends with games and flashlights. attendees include Bertha Kingsbury Daisy Clark Elsie Deyoe Hattie Davis Dollie Thomas Maud Thomas Will and Bert Deyoe.
Miss Mary Clancy of 1743 Bloom Avenue married Richard Gaughan of Ferdinand Street yesterday at Holy Rosary Church. Rev. John J. Holmes officiated. The bride wore a steel colored gown with lace and carried roses. Guests gave costly presents as the couple departed on an extended wedding tour.
The programme for Friday night showcases pupil performances by Miss E. J. Owens of West Scranton at the North Main Avenue Tabernacle. Selections include trios, solos, and readings with titles such as Mir de Chase Fairy Echo Rainbow Lore and The Sylphs, featuring students from Hyde Park, West Scranton, and Slyde Park led by teachers Maud Weatherhog and Blanche Edmund. A duet Plic Imps closes the program.
The Ladies Aid of Providence Presbyterian will hold its annual meeting this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Sunday school rooms. Reports by President Mrs J R Smith and Treasurer Mrs J R Peck will be read followed by officer election and a refreshment period. Funeral services for the late John Belles will be held at his parents’ home this afternoon at 3 o'clock with further services and burial in Allentown Friday.
Miss Lillian Tudge died at her parents home on East Drinker Street Dunmore after a short pneumonia illness. Funeral Saturday afternoon with interment in Dunmore cemetery. James Scanlon died at home on Putnam Street after burns from Leggett’s Creek colliery explosion aged 26. Survived by parents and siblings. Goethia Gordano, Italian boy, died at 523 Breck Street aged two and a half. Funeral this afternoon with interment in Mount Carmel cemetery.
Friends host a farewell for Thomas Daley of Hemlock Street who leaves for Buffalo to join Fame Company. A Tuesday night reception at his home featured games and refreshments with attendees including Miss Franc Klauminger and numerous Daly and Donnelly family friends.
Tuesday evening at 606 Pittston avenue a surprise party for Miss Franc Klau minzer was given by her young friends. The event featured games, midnight refreshments, and warm praise for the hostess Miss Klauminger amid a display of generosity from attendees.
Stone and sand materials are hauled to the site for the Catholic church foundation walls at Stone Avenue and Orchard Street. Rev. J. A. O'Reilly aims to rush the construction, having secured conglomerate blocks from the nearby Lackawanna Iron and Steel reservoir at a nominal price as the wrecking firm clears the blast furnace and rolling mill area.
Henry Leyh arrives home from three years in the United States army with an honorable discharge after service in the Philippines. He recalls engagements against rebels and describes skirmish line moments. He will live in this city with his mother at 440 Alder Street. formerly a member of the Thirteenth Regiment drum corps.
A meeting of St Aloysius Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society is scheduled for this evening in Pharmacy hall. The report notes active church construction at St John’s Catholic church with interior plastering underway and a planned dedication in early fall.
A repeated Scranton advertisement touts Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills as restoring nerve force for restlessness sleeplessness and weakness. Endorsed by Mrs Joseph Mitchell of West Scranton who credits the pills with improved sleep kidneys and vitality after use and mentions Matthews Bros drug store 820 Lackawanna Avenue as supplier. The pills cost 60 cents per box and carry the doctors portrait and signature on each package.
The Ladies Aid of Hickory Street Presbyterian plans an today event. Dr Schrey s Lung Healing Balsam promises a cure all coughs with no cure no pay terms. Class No 6 Sunday school to stage a grand entertainment May 15 at the new parish house. Valentine Winton of 1119 Prospect avenue injured after a coal wagon fall, treated by Dr Webb.
The funeral of Otto Barth was held yesterday afternoon at the Christian church with Rev J W Randolph and Rev J D Dabney officiating. Delegations from the Odd Fellows United Mine Workers and the Dickson mine Key fund attended. Interment followed in Dunmore cemetery.
A garbled column lists residents and visitors such as Pratt on Dickson avenue and Isabell Yarrington of Carbondale plus names like Charles Seamans and John Nauphua. It also mentions a No. 27 avchool baseball club lineup and local store items including prunes rice pink salmon and fresh produce with prices and phone numbers.
Personal ly conducted trip for National Education Association convention in Minneapolis leaves New York July 6 and returns July 20. Round trip from points east of Pittsburgh priced at 150 dollars. from Pittsburgh 85 dollars less. Special Pullman train with dining sleeping and observation cars. Six days in Yellowstone Park. For itineraries and information.
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