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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1898
Page
6
Enrolling for Company H vacancies continued with Captain Corwin obtaining forty men fit for the camp. Recruits passed a creditable local physical exam by Dr Jankine and will depart tomorrow at 6 o clock for Mt Gretna with one day of rations.
Robert Williams six year old son of William Williams of Wayne avenue was badly bitten on the face by a dog while playing with other children. The dog owner Mr Griffiths consented to have the animal shot and Patrolman Thomas Watkins dispatched the dog. The dog was said to be of gentle disposition and no serious injuries are anticipated.
The Ladies' Aid of Providence Presbyterian church held its annual meeting in the church parlors presided by Mrs J R Smith. Reports by Mrs Florence Gillespie and Mrs J R Peck showed a year’s receipts of 1 7h and progress in planned work. Officers elected include President Mrs J K Smith and Vice Presidents Mrs H W Morss and Mrs B J Atherton with secretary Mrs Florence Gillespie and treasurer Mrs J R Peck. Committees named include Mrs George K Guild Mrs EL S Jackson and others.
The town notes disbandment of a group after a letter from Wilkes-Barre. Howard Thomas and Samuel Davies returned from Buffalo. A ball game on Carson City grounds saw the Hurekas defeated by the Har monies. Washington camp No. 177 grants dues credit to National Guard members. Many locals headed to New York City to enlist. Alvin Thomas may work again. Edith Davis visited Kingston and returns home. Vandalism on West Market Street prompts punishment. Mrs Brynerch Riys, famed pulpit orator, spoke to a crowded armory audience as Rev. W. F. Davis helped organize. James Hagen preached at Wayne Avenue Kapital church.
Me Witt Hesler of Green Ridge now Paterson N J visits Rollin Carr in Dickson Avenue. Valentine Biles visiting Paterson and New York City. Charlie Coleman of Pittston spent Sunday with parents on Delaware Street BE. P Hufling of Monsey Avenue has recovered from illness. Delaware Street grading between Penn and Capouse avenues completed and praised. D D Bears of Capouse Avenue visiting friends in Honesdale.
Reading plans a week long sexuai centennial celebration inviting Scranton mayor chief of police and councilmen. The invitation arrives to attend the event on Monday June and former to attend. Mayor Bailey will refer the communication to councils.
In West Scranton at First Welch Congregational Church Rev. David Jones argues war can be right to defend the weak and curb oppression, endorsing U S action in Cuba as just and necessary for freedom. He condemns Spanish misrule and Weyler while praising unselfish aims and future Cuban independence.
Friday evening the Simpeon Auxiliary Woman's Forman Missionary Society met at Mrs A M Shiffer 317 South Hyde Park Ave. Officers for the year were elected: President Mrs W A Varries first vice Mrs Sidie M Peek second vice Mrs J Bweet third vice Mrs A M Bhiffer secretary Mrs Charles Acker recording secretary Mrs Harry Byrne treasurer Mrs George Florey secretary of literature Mrs M M Willsey and collector Mae Richard Castnor.
The remaining two defendants, John Mr. Gonigle of Scranton Street and John Graney of Lonergan Court, were arrested Saturday evening. Leader David Mc Manus was arrested Wednesday and committed to the county jail in default of $500 bond.
An 19th century advertisement urges readers to call on a druggist for Kemp's Hallam for the throat and lungs. It notes the prevalence of complaints and offers a free trial sample, with price listed as two units. The product is claimed to relieve affections of the throat and lungs.
A series of letters from women across the United States praise Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Mrs. A W Sstrit of Biddeford Maine reports relief from back pain and fatigue after trying the remedy. Mrs. Meaieea Prieprea of Lexington Indiana says she became active again after using four products. Mrs. Motuit E Henney of Powell Station Tennessee notes recovery from womb descent and headaches after two bottles.
Patrick Smith, about 20, was arrested by Constable Tim Jones at his mother Mrs. Dominick Smith’s home on 1416 Washburn Street Saturday evening. He was examined by doctors W. J. Williams and W. A. Paine at West Secanton police station and is to be committed to Hillside home today.
This evening a meeting at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church will finalize arrangements for dedicating the church. Last Wednesday a large committee was chosen to arrange matters, led by Rev. J. H. Moffatt as chair. The committee includes heads of all church organizations and scheduling calls for Tuesday evening June 7 as the dedicatory date.
Thomas Durden of Hampton Street was held in 200 dollars bond to keep the peace at a hearing before Alderman Moses Saturday evening. His arrest came at the instance of his wife who says he threatened to harm her. Durdens previous arrests on similar charges are noted in the docket and Mrs. Durden fears repeat violence.
The First Welsh Baptist church plans a cantata Our Flag this Wednesday under director Hugh Williams with 15 cent admission. Tomorrow West Side Board of Trade meets at their rooms in the West Side Bank building, and members are urged to attend. Apollo club holds a lively rehearsal at Iverite hall directed by Professor Homberger as they prep a concert honoring former leader T J Davies.
Services in Hickory Street Presbyterian marked the twenty third anniversary of the Ladies Aid Society with a sermon by Rev W A North on The Service of Women in the Church of Christ. Caroline Sohn read the annual report showing receipts 669.97 and expenditures 514 for charity.
Funeral services for Samuel G. Hinckley were held yesterday afternoon from the family residence 414 Hickory street with a large turnout. Kara Griffin post G A R led arrangements and many veterans attended, two special cars transporting members to Dunmore Cemetery. Rev M Giffin of Elm Park church officiated, with Elm Park pallbearers William Poole Floyd Sprague P J Andrews John Westpfahl A Stevens and William Andrews.
Joseph Grossman manager of a Cedar Avenue shop was arraigned before Alderman Ruddy on larceny by bailee. Mrs Mary Carroll of River Street accused her 14 year old son James of taking the family passbook to buy shoes then reselling them for 75 cents. The boy confessed after questioning. Grossman said he sold the shoes but was discharged after promising to reimburse Mrs Carroll.
Edward R. Conley a South Side republican correspondent and Delaware Lackawanna and Western car shop employee re-enlists in Company B of the Thirteenth regiment. He served eight years previously and leaves with other recruits this morning for Gretna. His sacrifice follows prior family ties and public scrutiny of guards, with friends planning to support Mrs. Conley in journalistic duties during his absence.
Henry Heim and Bob Wirth of Century Hose join the Thirteenth Segment tomorrow. Brothers in the company plan a farewell with the hose wagon decorated and a large delegation to the train. Mayor Bailey and Chief Hickey will inspect quarters next week. Patrolman Gescheldie returns from New York. Funeral for Terrence McGuire of Maple Street held this morning with requiem mass.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the safest remedy for indigestion and stomach weakness. It includes a testimonial from James Burns, former Collector of the Port of Kansas City, claiming twenty years of dyspepsia relief after starting the tablets.
St John s church services noted for 9 20 o clock with Hyde Park Catholic cemetery interment planned. Mr and Mrs Bernard Lafferty journey to Binghamton for aunt s funeral. Mary Metz to wed Charles Snyder on June 1 at South Washington and Pittston avenues. Presbyterian worship paused for annual cleaning. Minnie Raushmyer visiting Patrolman Gescheidle s home. William Huester from Wyoming seminary visited Cedar avenue. School scholars of Manorley hall social billed as major year event. Bovard oversees. Derman and Miss Walsh aiding. red white and blue march expected. Bauer s orchestra to perform. turnout hoped to be modest. Edward Higgins arrested for intoxication. appeared before Marker Powell and paid fine. Postoffice letters ending May 7 listed. advertisers asked to state advertised. Names include Henrietta Barnes John Fish Martin Fewiewson Monroe avenue. Marie Millan Prescott avenue. Don Phillip. Frank A Hin Hon Foreign Raffaela Parrotte Charles Smith Stoirh Brothers. Bernard Healey Crewe Street slipped on bricks. Detective Leyahon of Scranton visiting.
Miss Margaret Gallacher, 16 years old, died yesterday at her residence on Davision Street. She had been an invalid for nearly six years after an attack of ery motorne. She was loved by many friends and the funeral will be announced later.
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