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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1900
Page
6
A two story frame building on Eighth street near Tue vurne burned early yesterday. Owner ex-Alderman John Koll suspects tramps, no injuries reported. Funeral notices and various local events fill the town’s social column, including services at St Patrick’s and Washburn Street cemetery, church concerts, and club dances.
D PL Jones conducted funeral services for Richard Kk Williams yesterday at Tibernaels Congregational Church. Five close friends attended along with Red Men and Knights of the Golden Might members. Pallbearers were chosen from church and lodge members, with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.
The Sumter Avenue Presbyterian revival ended with a sermon by Charles Newell and a gospel rally led by Evangelist Chang er. Miss Carolyn Dorsey, a returned missionary, gave an engaging talk and the Royalty meeting group was reorganized.
The Columbies and St Brenden's youths met last evening to discuss proposed improvements in the hose lease and Y M Loys arranged for their move to the Luce building. Benjamin Evans of Washburn Street was slightly injured yesterday while at the event.
A notice promotes Dufour's French Tar as an effective cough remedy. It advocates trying the product for relief and lists its claimed soothing properties and potential availability in stores.
Summer lingered with mild weather keeping shirt waists in style into November. The article notes delays in completing the full line of garments due to the unprecedented mild season and outlines continuing fashion offerings in the cloak and apparel trade.
Department shoppers find delays this week benefiting buyers as top garment makers panicked. Prices drop as tailored coats and capes appear at reduced rates, turning the week into a prime opportunity for smart purchases.
There is a notable price reduction on many of the newest and best garments of the season, with extreme novelties offered at figures well below typical seasonal values given the weather.
A local shop boasts an extensive range of coats jackets and capes for women misses children and babies. The assortment includes new fashions and staple styles priced lower than expected, with a hint that the store knows why prices are so favorable.
Lincoln avenue hosts a social event this Thursday evening organized by the Ladies' Aid Society of the First Baptist Church in coordination with the Patriotic Order of Americans. Members are invited to gather at the preferred hall for an evening of fellowship and community activity.
Thomas Wark of Bim Street chased a thief who nabbed a weapon and fled near a trestle. The pursuit ended with the suspect dropping a big stiletto and the stolen property recovered by Wark after a tense confrontation in the evening.
A large Junior American Mechanics delegation travels to Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday November 1 to attend a meeting of Larwine county and plans to attend church activities with George HL Howers listed. Local religious and civic groups host devotional meetings, parlor events, and revival services as towns report steeple progress and community gatherings, with notices of funerals, visitors, and charitable activities across Avon, Pittston, and surrounding streets.
A Green Ridge Presbyterian social gathers this afternoon with worship and missionary offerings. Proceeds support the Woman's Missionary Society and the West Side Young Women's Christian Association. Local residents listed include Mrs Dalene and Mrs Withers among many attendees.
North Scranton notes funeral services for Thomas Kwai and Joseph B. Mirttey with processions from family homes on Spring Lane to congregational church and a burial in Washling. Attendees include local residents from Washington Court and Cartiondale. An orchid and chrysanthemum show at Colchel Moses’ conservatory on Clay Avenue benefits the West Side Young Women’s Christian Association with admission charged.
Funeral services were held yesterday for WIM Rader at the Birch Street residence with a high mass at St Mauryn church River Street and burial at Immaculate Heart cemetery after a Jersey Central train trip to Mauch Chunk. Pallbearers included James Hest August Schneider and others. Flower bearers named Ross Seheuch and Moore.
John Wagner of Birch Street, a Drakemian on the Delaware Lacka Wann and Western line, was in a caboose when the rear door was opened to set on signal. The train jerked and the door slammed shut on his left hand, severing the tops of two fingers cleanly.
John J. Jenkins of Breck Street, employed at the Connell mine, was struck on the head by a falling hammer Saturday and is under care of Dr. J. J. Walsh. Otto Metz of Tenth Street, a Southworks worker, injured his left foot yesterday when a steel rail fell on it.
The funeral of Joseph Help man of Stone avenue is today at 2 PM at St. Luke's Church Wyoming avenue. Andrew Kloss of Willow street is buried this morning at 9 40 at St. Mary's Church River street. Frantz Engle of Beech street will have funeral this afternoon at 2 at his residence with interment in Minooka cemetery. The service for Help man was delayed from yesterday.
The Meadow Brook Fife and Drum corps plan a ball and reception for Thanksgiving evening in Economy hall, Wyoming avenue. The People's Lecture course at Cedar Avenue Methodist church concludes tonight with a grand concert by a local banjo club and talent on literary entertainment. The South Scranton YWCA arithmetic and grammar classes had full attendance last night.
Elmira residents George Fager Henry Uhl and George Smith visit Mrs John Uhl on Prospect Avenue. Gus Hilderbrandt visits Philip Dippre former South Scranton resident at Bulate. Julius Worrel and John Schneider hosts guests. Mrs John Worden visits parents. Philip Wirth Casper Fuhrer and Helen Bennett visit Fred Schweitner. Mrs Teresa Hilspose returns from Germany. Joseph Billingmeyer and Miss Carrie Nape among attendees. Mrs Milgabeth Hoth visiting Mrs Henry Thinkwerts. Mr and Mrs Thomas Mutehoim return to Bimini.
Obituary notices report Ma Wheda Ddi of Tooone Pavition EI Mside Teoma and other local deaths. The piece notes multiple family members including Harriet Youngs and Mrs Cour Riemer, with funeral details and burial at a local cemetery.
The Wyco conference of the Methodist Episcopal church holds its annual meeting in Oneonta New York on November 2 with a full program including devotional exercises, welcome address, district reports, and reports from officers and committees. Delegates will elect officers and attend the national executive meeting in New York City, with papers and speeches on local and supply work and missionary activities.
Towanda residents will enjoy a rare musical treat next Saturday as Brooke's Chicago Marine Band performs at Hale's Opera House. The fifty-piece ensemble features top soloists led by Miss Harriet Dement Packard whose voice is praised for purity and range.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Mrs. Frank Kenyon of Clifford died suddenly Friday night and her funeral was held Sunday. The Doreas society of the Presbyterian church plans a Beasts of the Seven Bales supper in church parlors Wednesday evening. Mrs. Kirk, aged and respected, died Saturday evening at a son-in-law’s residence in Lanesboro. her funeral is this afternoon. Veterans received a pension bid. thefts occurred Friday night on a horse and cart near Bloevens’ Point. A theft in Laeshora left a body behind as thieves fled. Branch 41 of the L. O. H A will host a reception Tuesday evening at the Biarrucesa House, with a banquet to follow. J. D. McGowan and J. A. Roger to attend. Union Thanksgiving services are set for Thursday evening in the Presbyterian church led by Rev. Charles H. Newing, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church.
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