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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
5
Classified notice offers colliery engineer company stock for sale from RK i Comegys at the Dime building. Also advertises Beecham’s Pills for morbid conditions and The Popular Punch Cigar at 1%.
The Forepaugh Sells circus exhibits on Ash Street grounds today after praise in Wilkes-Barre. Parade route includes Ash Street to Capoose Avenue Penn Avenue Mulberry Street Franklin Avenue and Lackawanna Avenue before returning to the grounds. Notable acts feature three groups of trained elephants horse and elephant acts Chinese giants and a range of equestrian and gymnastic feats.
Catherine Scanlon wife of Anthony Scanlon of 198 Anthony Street died suddenly about 10 o clock yesterday afternoon while seated in a chair. Her son Dr E F Scanlon found her dead on returning home at supper time. body still warm. Survived by sons Thomas Galveston Tex Michael Memphis Tenn Joseph New York James Bingh amton Dr E F John and daughters Mrs James Reynolds and Mrs G P Monaghan of this city. Funeral announcement will be made.
John Riley aged 55 was found dead hanging from a tree in Clover Hill Third ward late yesterday afternoon. Witnesses James Gilhooley and Walter Smith reported the scene to Patrolman Saltry. coroner Roberts authorized removal at 11 pm. Riley, a hotel worker at Chinchilla, left no known family and is believed to have killed himself after a period of heavy drinking.
During a winter epidemic of whooping cough the writer says his children suffered severe coughing spells. He used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and found it relieved the cough and effected a complete cure. The remedy is sold by all druggists and by Matthews Brothers.
The Erie and Wyoming railroad will halt all passenger trains at Speedway crossing starting today. Fare is ten cents one way and fifteen cents round trip, with a short walk from the crossing to the club house.
Mrs. John Weathers of Lloyd street attempted to kill her two children and herself with a knife and hatchet in a poverty struck Scranton home. The 3 year old girl Mary and the infant survived but suffer serious throat wounds while the mother lies injured and in a stupor. Local authorities report the husband, a dissipated laborer, was jailed for assaulting her recently.
A lodge committee comprising Enroll Woeichel Coyne Smith and Connor visited Wilkes-Barre Tuesday night and decided to designate Friday May 25 as Wilkes-Barre day at the Elks street fair. Scranton Railway Co promises a handsome contribution to the Elks for the event.
Wilkes Hare of Maywan County was found dead in his hotel room in Kell line's hotel in Dorranceton at noon today. He is believed to have accidentally turned on the gas after retiring. The coroner will investigate.
Gold bonds at 6 percent are offered for sale by KR and FE in the Comegys Dime Bank building. Local buyers may purchase these securities through the issuing agents.
J W Browning of the City and County Christian Endeavor Unions invites all young people from area churches to a Friday evening lecture by W A Gillespie of Philadelphia. The illustrated tour covers London Paris Switzerland the Rhine Rome Milan and more with a silver offering requested at the door. An informal reception follows in the church parlor and the public is welcome.
The local companies of the thirteenth regiment depart at 4 am for Easton to take part in exercises for the Northampton county soldiers and sailors monument dedication. Two sections proceed via Jersey Central and Delaware Hudson Lehigh Valley routes with Major Frank Robling directing the Third battalion and Lt Col F W Stillwell leading the First and Second battalions. Easton to host parade with thousands present and a military ball at Company Vs armory.
The Lawrenceville John R. Jones Republican club met last evening and elected Chairman John Willis Secretary Morgan W. Williams Treasurer Wesley Johnson. A resolutions committee of William Jones Christopher Burns Morgan W Evans was formed. Members spoke on urging turnout in the upcoming Republican primaries and endorsed the Republican state ticket and platform, praised Hon. William Connell in Congress, and favored nominating John R. Jones for district attorney.
Bishop Hoban nears a plan to replace the aging Wyoming avenue episcopal residence with a new diocesan funded home. The current building is scarcely habitable and will be replaced to reflect the dignity of its use. The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway region offers scenic views and stopover privileges for travelers between Buffalo and the West.
P F and M T Howley at 23 Wyoming Avenue advertise steam heating and plumbing services with a Pocono tobacco advert and cigar shop listing.
Congressman William Connell and Secretary Dolph Atherton secured approval for Scranton to host a national weather station atop a high building. An observer and staff will conduct daily readings, with maps and data circulated to Washington reports. The move places Scranton among major cities with official weather stations.
Mrs Jane Connelly aged forty one of Ferdinand street was sent to county jail on a charge of assault and battery after allegedly throwing dishwater at her husband. Alderman Meyers committed her. She is mother to fourteen and raises four grandchildren.
Resourceful John R. Jones expands a political campaign with a trolley car parade and brass band. He has arranged with the Forepaugh Sells Brothers circus to supply two elephants for today’s publicity stunt amid his touring schedule.
A town campaign features two elephants in the parade and at the rings with banners urging votes for John Jones for District Attorney. One banner promises no elephants on residents hands, the other states Jones will enter the race.
The annual meeting of Second Presbyterian Church heard reports from various secretaries on church work. Sunday School attendance reached seventy, with seventy four members enrolled. Benevolence totals 11,627 shared between home and foreign missions while congregational giving adds 11.7 making 223,41 for beneficent and congregational purposes. Pastor Rev C KE Robinson praised the year’s work.
Philip Monighan of the South Side was badly injured by a fall from a scaffold at the Lackawanna Iron and Steel roaster near Nay Aue tunnel. The 50 foot fall occurred as a block toppled under him while workers dismantled the three year old roaster, valued at 210000, soon to be shipped to Lebanon for ore tines work. He suffered serious injuries but is reported to be recovering.
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