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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
6
The funeral of Aloysius F. Ragan six year old son of Mr and Mrs P M Ragan of Weet Lackawanna avenue was held yesterday afternoon from the family residence. The service proceeded to a local cemetery.
Washington Chemical Co. announces a free book explaining the issues and remedies of animal extracts. The pamphlet covers product details, safety, and practical guidance for consumers and suppliers.
Ora Griffiths, about 15, son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Griffiths of Eynon street, suffered severe injury to the lower right leg while riding in the Bellevue mines. Sinews were ruptured, risk of gangrene and possible amputation. He was taken home and Dr J J Roberts called.
Miss Mary Watkins reported a cape stolen from her chair during a Saturday social at Mears hall. Constable Jones found the cape with Miss St Schimburg who claimed a mistaken theft. Alderman Johns heard the case. Miss Schimburg lacked the 100 hail bail and was held. Mrs Beyhon later recovered the cape and the accused agreed to pay costs, dismissal granted.
Richard Withtime of South Main Avenue and Miss Ellen Powell of Taylor were quietly married yesterday afternoon at the Taylor Hantlet church parsonage. Rev. E. H. Harris officiated. The couple will visit relatives in Kingston for a few days before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Seth Wrigley of South Main avenue host Rev and Mrs A Wrigley of Calverton and Mrs Tillson of Sooth Bumner avenue who have returned from a visit to Chicago.
Tuesday evening friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Luther Price at their Thirteenth Street home with games music and an electric battery amusements Refreshments followed Attending were Mr. and Mrs. J Archie Jones Mr. and Mrs. George Jacoby Mr. and Mrs. Luther Price Mr. and Mrs. George T Griffiths Misses Louise Roberts Pauline Jacoby Margaret Van Camp and Messrs Harry Randolph and Charles Earley.
A collection of old classified lines lists a carpet weaver offering rag carpets on short notice and pickup, a clairvoyant and prenologist at 412 North Main Avenue, and a second hand furniture dealer J. C. King with cash for items at 1 to 7W West Lackawanna Avenue.
In Norte Scranton many local events unfold as residents visit relatives in Honesdale and Carbondale. A fair at Company HArmory hosts Rev J O Tooche officiating. marriages include McGuire McHaule Newry and Cunnineham Sheehan with after receptions. Police report Michael Peel arrested on a warrant. Peter Race held on fire arm charge and Jonah Reynon threatened. varied legal actions noted.
The Hungarian Theatrical society will host an entertainment at Natters thuail Lomig hit. Revival of efforts to establish an Albright library station on the South Side progresses as negotiations continue to rent rooms over Humphrey's pharmacy for the project. If opened, patrons may order books in the morning and pick them up at the station in the afternoon. St Pauls church fair in Germania hall closes after two weeks with strong profits and good attendance. Mrs George Watts, attending Andrew Watts funeral, slipped and fell on Pittston avenue Tuesday.
The notice promotes Kemps Talkam as a successful medicine that can cure and shows immediate effects after the first dose. It claims many people dismiss remedies until illness worsens and invites trial with a free sample at all drugstores.
The Scranton Athletic Club ball team for the coming season will include Charles Zong Christ Hore Adolph Hammon Mallett Shine Hemmer Dotsing McDonald and Heldher. Funeral services were held for Andrew Watts and John Gerrity with interment at Forest Hills Hyde Park Catholic cemetery and Hyde Park cemetery respectively. St Paul Evangelical church committees plan meetings today with sessions at 2 and 7 30 p m. A special congregation meeting is scheduled Saturday evening.
Rev. Db. W. McCarthy of Sugar Noted Pa formerly assistant to Hey John Loughran visited town yesterday. Lackawanna township school board postponed monthly meeting due to three director absences until Saturday evening. Teachers received quarterly salaries. The O Connell council Younes Men's Institute will meet tonight.
Obituary notes the death of 88 year old Mrs Mary Hower at 117 North Main Ave after two weeks illness and a paralytic stroke. Survived by granddaughter Mrs Mary Warnke and formerly of Germany she attended Min Avenue German Lutheran church. Also reported is the death of Mrs Charles Sherman of Church Avenue in North Scranton after two weeks illness with five surviving children and pending funeral arrangements.
The new combination horse and chemical wagon for Scranton’s Columbia Fire Company arrived at 10 a.m. over the Delaware and Hudson Railroad. It weighs 4 200 pounds, is maroon with white enamel and brass trim, and carries two 45 gallon copper chemical tanks. The apparatus, tested this afternoon, features 90 feet of hose, ladders, lanterns, and brass fittings, with officials from the fire department on hand for the roll call and demonstration.
The Scranton Typographical Union No. 12 held its eleventh annual ball at Music hall last night. Music by the Lawrence orchestra. Event featured master of ceremonies George Quinn and a large reception and bill committee including W. M. Holtham and J. J. Padden among many members.
A search warrant was served on Arthur Frothingham at the offices of Bartl and Smith to recover notes on the Hawley bicycle route survey. Frothingham surrendered the papers after a hearing before Alderman Millar. The case centers on a missing Hart and Smith map from Oct 22 and a $926 claim for survey work.
William Eppstein, a pack peddler, faked distress claiming his father died in Duttulo. He begged Demela Kayak of Hungarian Flats for aid and offered a worthless watch as security to obtain seven dollars. Kayak alerted authorities. Eppstein faced $500 bail for obtaining money under false pretenses and a separate license charge, paid a .25 fine.
Local notes report a Thursday football clash between St Thomes College and the Carbondale Indians at Athletic Park. The lineup includes tackles ends and backs with players named in the sparse OCR, indicating positions and rosters. Also noted is a Penn State Grange meeting in Marrienburg and a Delaware and Hudson rail round trip ticket sale from Scranton to Harrisburg for 41.07.
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