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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1899
Page
9
Residents report Ita Grate destruction and rising repair questions. The Franklin Fire engine is out of service, hindering water pumping at Rvtle Park avenue sewer work. City bids for repairs exist, but a new engine and bridge for the Franklin department are urged, with council urged to act promptly.
Residents of Lincoln Heights seek a fare reduction to five cents for the Round Woods area and push for twice weekly mall deliveries. The district is described as one of the finest suburbs and rapid construction of new residences is under way as annexation nears.
Miss Sallie Sweetzer was honored at a farewell gathering hosted by Mrs. L. Bhipsin at 1620 Checkson Street ahead of her wedding to Edward Mac Connell of New Jersey in Warford Susquehanna County. She is a Beranton Business College graduate formerly with F H Gerlock & Company. Mrs. Shipman received with Mrs. Einise Smith.
A garbled medical notice extols Hosteller's Blomaech In ters as a cure for indigestion. It claims perfect digestion removes stomach woes and promotes health, urging readers to take the remedy to address root causes.
A small fire at Horatio Fellows residence on Luxerne street caused by children playing with matches damaged a front upstairs room and a clothes press. No injuries reported. Quick response by Columbia's chemical engine reduced potential losses. estimated damage at least 200 dollars.
The Plymouth Congregational church hosts an initial supper this evening from 6 to 9 by members with names starting E through H. A menu of stewed corn scalloped potatoes pressed veal salad bread and butter tea coffee take and ice cream will be served for 16 cents in the Sunday senior rooms. public invited.
Rev. A IL Romer of St Maark s Lutheran Church conducted services at the family residence for the late Mrs Carrie Grose. Six children mourn their parentless status. Remains were moved to Forest Hill cemetery for private interment.
The S W A circle of Hampton Street M E church will host a Klondike social at Miss Bessie Slate's home on Eowen street. The event will auction claims to the highest bidders and feature a treasure digging game for miniature claims, aiming to provide amusement for attendees.
A select dance will be given in Mears hall this evening by the Saturday afternoon class under the direction of Miss Edith Blair, daughter of Mr and.
Elegant line of five English coats advertised with superb tailoring and a choice of styles. The notice suggests a featured selection available this week with premium materials and finish.
Mrs M L Blair of South Main Avenue hosts a social function with Bauer's orchestra providing music. A large assemblage is anticipated as one of the season's most enjoyable events.
Chris Williams of Brooklyn was arrested by Patrolmen Lowry for starting a fire on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad near Hunt and Connell's warehouse. He is jailed for thirty days. Also injured, engineer worker William Slugg suffered a foot injury when an engine frame struck it. he was treated at home.
West Lackawanna avenue families visit relatives while Wayne County sees many residents traveling. Thomas D. Williams, Wilkes-Barre singer, moved to this city to reside on Washburn Street. Edward Mullen, North Main Avenue, starts work in Buffalo New York. Listings include hospital staff visits and travels to Tunkhannock Altoona Philadelphia Wilkes-Barre Mayfield Plymouth Dalton Danville and Wells Hospital Philadelphia.
The note directs orders to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar area in South Side central city and central Hyde Park, phone 6683.
Conrad Piel, a wagon maker and Blacksmith, was thrown to the ground when startled by a fleeing team of M. Robinson brewery horses on Alder Street. His arm was dislocated and bruised. A purse found on Pittston Avenue by Patrolman George Jones awaits its owner. Annie Neureiler and Valentine Schele plan a morning wedding at St Mary’s Church. A bolt of lightning damaged a Birch Street tenement slightly during Tuesday’s storm. Mary Rader of Mauch Chunk visited her father William Rader before returning home.
An old ad touts Grain-O made from grains as a nourishing coffee substitute. A female tester says it improves after a week and can be enjoyed by children. The copy advocates a six pack and following directions to make a delicious healthful table beverage for all ages.
Readers can obtain a free trial bottle and pamphlet by sending full name and postal address to the Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rondout New York and citing this paper. The ad claims 91 percent benefit leading to purchase of full bottles and lists kidney liver and stomach ailments including dyspepsia and constipation with a price of 1.00 for a large bottle and six for 5.90.
A note indicates the Loyalty club holds a regular meeting tonight with a planned programme of tableaux and music and promises a good time for attendees.
The concert by the Welsh Prize Singers will be held next Friday evening in the Auditorium, presented under the Anthracite Wheelmen’s club. It is billed as their last appearance here and features Madame Miles Beynon, Beatrice Evans, Dot Prosser, Mary Richards, David Lloyd, Griff Davis, Armon Jones, John Beynon, Jenny Parry, and E T. Davis. Griff Davis is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music, and Miss Prosser has sung for Queen Victoria.
Rev P F Lynott assistant priest at Holy Rosary is transferred to St Marys Wilkes Barre on Tuesday. Rev J W Moylan, a former curate at Holy Rosary, succeeds him. Lynott born in North Scranton entered priesthood after Holy Forary ordination two years ago and served at Jermyn before returning to Holy Rosary.
Members of the West Market Street Puritan Congregational Church host an entertainment to foster a more social feeling among attendees. A program featuring musical and literary selections will be presented this evening.
Rev. W. Clymer pastor of First Christian on North Main avenue spoke to a large audience last evening. He described business at Christian conference in Philadelphia and Sunday school convention at Peckville and offered original practical ideas on church work.
The Dunmore lodge No 816 Odd Fellows celebrated reopening with a large crowd, music, dancing and a substantial supper. The event featured committees, decorated tables, a concert program, and acknowledgments for helpers and volunteers. A wedding, the Nixon Keen and William Ocksen reader, appeared in the column and additional notes followed.
An evening entertainment in the Methodist Episcopal church auditorium features a church choir with scholars including Prof George Walkenshaw violinist Miss Phoebe Smith soprano Joshua Johns tenor J P Broadbent baritone. The program lists multiple solos duets and choruses with titles and composers and an organist Miss Ruby Yoart.
Christopher Harrison of Augusta is visiting friends on North Main. Miss Besele Williams of Brick Avenue is visiting friends at Olympus. Gallop Williams of Spring Street left for Wilkes-Barre yesterday. Thomas Alexander of Reese Street, a member of Company E Eleventh United States Infantry, expected home today from Porto Rico. Mrs J T Jones of North Main Avenue visiting relatives in Montrose.
William Ooksenreader of East Prinker Street and Margaret Keer of New Street Scranton wed at 6 in the morning in the F Presbyterian manse Elm Street with Rev W F Gibbons officiating. The couple, on a wedding tour, plan to reside on Fast Drinker Street.
The street commissioner advances needed work on the West Market street bridge. EE. M. Custeriing of West Market street begins remodeling at the meat market. The Walla-Wah Dancing class hosts a weekly jovial in St. Marys hall tonight.
Railroads chase speed but Lake Shore and Michigan Southern leads with a $73,000,000 mail carrying contract from the United States government. Uncle Sam’s shrewd example suggests travelers between Buffalo and western cities should note the line’s efficiency.
Mixa Poew remarks on fate of marriages with a playful line about heaven. Mies Peri retorts asking for more chances, as reported by the Syracuse Herald.
Mrs. Tripp of Fordham street admitted to Hahnemann hospital for a difficult operation. Ladies’ Aid at Ashbury church elect officers for the year. T. J. Filcroft and family spend summer in Paterson New Jersey. Apron social planned at the home of Mrs Teal. Only Williams ice cream used with soda at Manner’s drug store and pure fruit juice and rock candy syrup at Manner’s pharmacy. Frank Martin of Factoryville visiting has returned home.
An Omaha World Herald piece explains beef carcass composition for a 900 pound steer, noting 17 pounds of choice beef per animal and the value of chuck, round, rump, flank, and brisket cuts. It compares porterhouse to flank steak and discusses cookery tips and pricing.
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