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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1898
Page
6
Wes Morgan Watkins of Main Avenue reports a serious accident yesterday morning in North Scranton. While descending cellar stairs, her dress tripped a foot, throwing her down. She sustained a broken right arm and other injuries, requiring home confinement pending recovery and treatment from a physician.
The North Scranton United choir plans a benefit concert at Puritan Congregational church this evening to defray expenses from a recent tour. The program features soloists and the Providence Glee Club, with an admission price of ten cents at the door.
Thomas McNamara, a mine runner, suffered a severe ear drum burst yesterday afternoon while preparing to make a flying hitch at the Marvine mine. He was taken home on Mary Street where family physician Hressey treated his ear. prognosis unclear.
The Star basketball team dominated the Manhattan organization in Company Harmory last evening with a lopsided walk over. The game drew little interest due to the lack of rivalry and ginger among spectators.
Managers of the Florence Crit tenden bemeet Harrison avenues list October gifts including bread produce clothing books and miscellaneous items from Elm Park church Ki zer's wicket and Mrs. A. D. Stelle. Donations total from individuals and organizations such as Mrs. H. M. Hannah Elm Park Sunday school and Daily Tribune reflect community support for services and outreach.
Members met at their quarters on Elon Street for regular session. David I. Davis defeated Henry Meyers for the permanent post and will be recommended to the mayor for appointment. Davis is a veteran volunteer fireman and popular with the company. new appointive duties should begin in about two weeks.
A memorial service for Daniel Mathias drew a large crowd at the Tabernacle Congregational church. The joint committee of Tabernacle and Plymouth congregations organized the event with several former associates delivering heartfelt tributes to his musical talents, Christian character, and home life.
Members of the First Welsh Congregational church hosted a lute evening with Miss Norma Williame as accompanist. Mrs Jones led the program with solos from Miss Norma Hughes DD J Davies WLFF Jones David Jenkins William Ev hos and recitations by Miss Browning Myra Davies and John Freneis. A filund duet by Nevina Williams George Martin and Misses Powell Jenkins closed with piano and graphophone selections by G lieeke.
Members gathered at Hert Jomea’s residence on North Bromley avenue for an evening of essays and recitations. Emrye Jovenh spoke on The Late War, Peter Lewie discussed The Present Trouble Between England and France Concerning the Poshoda Question, and Luther Thamar read a poem. A mock trial provided humor before refreshments ended the event. The Washturn Street Presbyterian Chi Upsilon society met with President Harry Niemeyer presiding while Rev J P Moffatt read an engaging story.
A fragmentary advertisement invites readers to call a druggist for a free trial bottle of Kemp’s Balsam for coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. The offer targets chronic and acute respiratory issues with a claimed cure and relief, priced at two cents in the ad.
Newspaper notice touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a trusted, lasting remedy. Endorsed by Rev Jas M Weabrook of Bowne Michigan and Potter Frank Smith of Ypsilanti. Provides testimonials of long term relief after years of failure with other remedies. Available in 1 and 100 packs from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan. Pamphlet offered free upon request.
W Morgan discussed a McClure's Magazine piece on the late war. The society plans an old-time at home for young people at the church on Thanksgiving night.
West Side bank receipts show total 38 dollars 19 cents for three public schools savings fund collections. School No 1 ledgers include David Owens principal and numerous teachers totaling 14 dollars 57 cents. Schools No 18 and No 2 show grand totals 14 48 and 9 16 respectively with multiple staff contributing small amounts.
Miss C. R. Shryer and son John visit Pittsboro from North Main. David Stevens returns from Wales. Miss Maury Shean of Bentley Creek visits. William Powell Jr goes to the Brooklyn navy yard to join the navy. Frank Rohan plans to relocate to Montana. Mrs Frank Lewis visits relatives in Wilkes-Barre. Prosser from Wales visits Pittsburg en route to see Prof Lorwerti Prosser. Private Howard Davis of Company C, Thirteenth regiment leaves to rejoin his unit after recovering from typhoid. Mrs William Brecker of Woodstiek visits her parents on Chestnut Street.
The West Side board of trade postponed meeting now set for this evening in the West Side bank building. Funeral notices for Thomas Rooney Lavin and Mrs Ann Harry outline services and interment, while alumni athletic reunions and railroad auxiliary events are noted along with a ladies auxiliary supper at Mrs DePuy’s residence.
A Twentieth ward party rented Undertaker Edward Jordan s old carriage for a Pittston day trip. The team broke down near Moosic, a wheel collapsed, a wheelwright refused repairs, and the riders returned to Pittston avenue with a worn-out rig amid a rowdy reception.
Building Inspector Nelson ordered work on Neptune engine company quarters but workers failed to appear yesterday. Delays provoke indignation as doors are installed yet springs for them remain missing and wind lashed decor.
A Bronk Street miner, Robert Malird, was severely injured at the Delaware and Hudson Tuckson mine yesterday, with Dr Frank Winters in attendance. Messages describe a mid- town birthday party with a list of young guests and a coming sermon series conducted by Rev Arthur of Rochester, with meetings at 7 40 each evening and St Agnes guild gathering this afternoon.
A notice details temperance sermons for men and social events hosted by the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent association at Mrs Grice Chamberlin's home on Bloom and Blakely streets. A Ladies' Aid supper at Darnley Street Baptist church is set for Wednesday evening November 1 from 6 to 7 4 5 oclock with tickets at 2 for adults and 1 for children.
David L. Jones of Lincoln Avenue Dickson City died at home yesterday morning at an unknown age due to a complication of diseases. He left a wife and a daughter living in Missouri who has been notified. Funeral arrangements are pending for Wednesday afternoon.
Court updates report arbitration awards of $2 in a case involving Minkebicks and Uureed and an award of $1000 issued by Charlie Rabson against the Assembly hotel owner. Attorneys Wilson and Abotollivia admitted to the Lackwarn bar. Bankruptcy stay ordered in Peck Lumbar Manufacturing v Mitchell. Divorce suit against Patrick Morrell advances. writ of attachment questioned in Parker Holmes & Co. v Tucker & Maney. Grand er Blove case referred to PR Stark. Brennan v Benson referred to Judge Sando.
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