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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1898
Page
6
Alice Hughes, daughter of Patrick and Mrs Hughes of Meade Avenue, was trapped in a cellar search by a miner lamp that ignited her clothing. Mrs Hughes struggled to extinguish the flames as the child suffered severe burns and the mother sustained burns to her hands.
The Marquette council's Young Men's Institute staged an engaging program at their headquarters on the evening of the first. Members presented declamations and readings followed by a lively debate on the resolution that natural ability is superior to acquired skill, with strong defenses on both sides.
Peter Campbell appeared before Alderman Roberts to answer a complaint against James O Boyle. Campbell said he was assaulted on Brick Avenue on Monday by several men who beat him until his cries for help drove them off. O Boyle was given a hearing that evening.
The officers of Tlesen lodge confer degrees on many candidates amid a visit from Panooka lodge. Camp 175 of the Patriotic Order will celebrate the eleventh Witthilay with speakers and entertainment, while a separate incident notes George Luevas accused of treble as a noted ring. Constantine Posen reports an umbrella theft case with a warrant for Lucas’ arrest and Alormin Fiddler posts bond for court. The Ladies Aid society of the Meth.
Edikt Mplecapal church schedules annual meeting tomorrow at 7 20 PM with reports from collectors treasurer and secretary election of officers and membership roll call. Della Foy burial held yesterday from Mountain Drive with interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Ice cream social planned at North Main Avenue Baptist Church next Monday for the choir benefit. Mr and Mrs William Pldtridge host visitors from Wivconretna while J Lawrence party visits New Jersey.
Residents and visitors in Dunmore are listed with names and towns including Dr Carty from Tremon New Jersey and Miss Della Williams from Bloom Street. A Presbyterian church event on temperance and a Methodist Episcopal church Ladies Aid nec al are announced with program details. Weather affected flag presentation attendance and local residents Henry Does E B Jones and Fred Delton are mentioned among returning friends.
Obituary notices report deaths of Mrs Ann Richards and an unnamed man. Richards died after a brief illness at her daughter's Adams Avenue home aged, with funeral and interment planned at Washburn Street Cemetery. The second obituary notes amputation of an arm after which the patient did not recover, age eight, and mentions memberships and a five child survivor. Funeral arrangements set for Thursday and services to be led by Rev J A Evans at the Wee Market Street Baptist church. Interment Washburn Street Cemetery.
Tramps known as the Wandering Willies set up in the West mountain and visited Decker's court on Monday night. they stole Nour potatoes and other eatables, men’s clothing and shoes.mary boy lan recommitted to county jail after brief detention. Several arrests reported amid lively local patrols.
W A Cleveland and A F Healey were fined 3530 and 2 50 by Alderman John after a street fight on North Main avenue near Cleveland's market. Patrolman Matthews arrested them. Healey, a delivery clerk, struck Cleveland with a hay hook, then dogs and bystanders joined the fray. Both paid fines and warned of further legal action.
Mary Boylan of Taylor Pennsylvania known as Cyclone Kate was committed to the county jail by Alderman Mosca for thirty days in default of a ten dollar fine. The charge cited drunk and disorderly conduct and notoriety in the precinct, with the arrest made the prior evening at Mrs Montgomery's home by Patrolmen Thomas and Matthews.
Reverend FE J McHenry rector of St Povil s Ep h an pal church and Mrs McHenry were honored at an informal reception hosted by the Ladies All hunter at Electric Clay Wheelmen s club. Refreshments were provided by St Agnes Guild and attendees included members from St Dayida St Luke s along with Rev Rogers Israel and Rev E J Haughton.
Four year old George McCann son of Mr and Mrs Peter McCann of West Line Den Street fell from the porch in the afternoon and fractured his left arm. The injury was described as bad but the boy bore himself bravely.
Thomas Connors of Seventeenth street left yesterday for Montana to locate there. Mr and Mrs Martin Kennedy of North Rebecca avenue announce the birth of a girl. Dy Benjamin Evans of Clark's Summit called on friends here yesterday. Miss Elizabeth Evans of Lafayette Street visiting friends at Plymouth. G W Clarke of Clarke Bros is in New York on business. Mrs C L Davia and daughters are mentioned in the local notes.
The ad touts Scott's Emulsion as rich in hypo phosphites, glycerine, and cod liver oil to support the nervous system, soothe and heal, and improve blood and weight. It declares the blend a remarkable tissue builder from New York druggists Aitken and Bowse.
Funeral services for infant Ethel Stewart Theisescker set for 8 30 this morning at Academy Street home with short rites then burial at Mt Pocono. A black moire cape found on South Main avenue by Patrolman Collinge waits for rightful owner at West Side police station. Martha Davies funeral at Lafayette Street residence 141045 this afternoon at 3 with Sanitation Army corps in charge. Interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. New volunteer company drills on Jackson Street and Main Avenue. about forty of eighty five enrolled attended with six new recruits. Electric City Wheelmen call all members to a special meeting at the club house tonight.
The Pennsylvania Railroad chose Schoon Pressed Steel to manufacture 1,400 steel coal cars with 10 ton capacity each at an estimated value near $1,000,000. The project signals a major shift in freight transport, with Wilkes-Barre set to gain a new ribbon mill and related plant movements. Building on the Nanticoke branch, rail facilities and sites along South Empire Street are readied, with substantial employment and further railroad works planned, including a Delaware Valley line from Port Jervis to Bayloreburg.
A father who sought his runaway daughter opened a letter to Rose Musil in Scranton causing a warrant by Alderman Ruddy. Rose Musil pursued charges for opening and keeping mail. The defendant admitted opening the letter and posted bail. he disputes Ruddy’s authority, arguing the case belongs to a United States commissioner.
Nell Donovan, son of Alderman Donovan, was hit on the head with a stone yesterday by a companion. The blow produced a deep gush and witnesses called it a malicious attack. Haggerty was summoned and treated the wound. It will be many days before the boy can resume his studies.
A Cedar Avenue Methodist church recital directed by Miss Margaret Gibbs draws West Side residents. Other items include a Young Women’s Christian Association talk by Miles Taouvisa Williams, news of Frank Walters’ return from Homestead, and preparations for the William Connell Hose Company Lake Ariel excursion on June 11.
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