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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1899
Page
10
At the next common council meeting an ordinance for first reading would amend the Carbondale Telephone franchise approved March 1800. The change extends the construction period to one year to Veo 1, 1900, requiring a system large enough for at least 200 subscribers due to material price increases raising capital stock.
The coroner argues Michael O Boyle could not have turned face down from skull fractures if the fall caused them, fueling rumors of foul play though no motive is found. With over 20 dollars on his person, robbery is unlikely. Inquest testimony is expected today.
Several hundred Epworth league delegates arrived in a snow storm yesterday afternoon to attend the annual convention at the Methodist church. Addresses were given by Rev. L. C. Murdock and C. M. Giffin. Evangelistic services have been suspended until Thursday afternoon.
The funeral occurred yesterday morning from the parents’ Scott street home. A large cortege proceeded to St Rose’s church for a high mass of requiem by Rev J J Griffin who gave a fitting eulogy from Wisdom 4 11. Interment followed at St Rose’s cemetery with pallbearers Patrick McDougall Harry Tight Willie Kearnes Patrick Gilboy Owen Clark and Michael Barrett.
Mrs R M Arnold and daughter Mabel visit friends in Perchville. Tudge Wilson of Honesdale spends day with sister Mrs T F Berkley of Park Pines. Delaware and Hudson pays shop and team road hands. Kionesdale branch employer to be paid Monday. Thomas Cornish returns from Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs John Lannon entertain Mr and Mrs John Lannon Jr of Scranton. Mrs Ann Moran returns from Scranton. About $10 added to municipal water fund in two to three days. Judge Rhone’s opinion is expected soon. Doc Healey is seriously at the Emergency hospital.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for bolls pimples scrofula salt rheum dyspersia rheumatism and catarrh. It claims Hood's Pills cure liver ills and promises non irritative relief.
Borough officials met Tuesday night approving bills for October and discussing the sewer contract awarded to Stephen Flanagan. The minutes from the prior meeting were challenged, and after motions the minutes remained unapproved. The council reviewed street commissioner time, lack of passage on the Flanagan award, and a barouche damage claim by G A Prokopevitch.
Frank Davis, son of Mrs. William Davis of Blakely, was fatally injured at the Grassy mine yesterday morning when a car collision crushed him as he coupled the cars. He died at home after being brought by Jones' ambulance. He leaves a large family and friends. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. Union Cemetery burial planned. Miss Henrietta Gruener of Scranton joins Freedman’s store on Lackawanna Street.
The Medlar family hosted a large party Monday in Railroad Street to mark Mrs Mary Medlar's 80th birthday. The Price Library board announced winter hours and public opening on Main Street. Community notes mention visits, moves, and local incidents including a mine roof injury.
Captain C G Dennigan, famed Africa commander, reports using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before a campaign and giving it to his troops with beneficial results. Sold by all druggists and by Matthew Gros as wholesale and retail agents.
On Monday Car bondale Traction faced trouble as workers began narrowing the gauge. Chief McHale and several officials were arrested after a clash with borough authorities. Foreman Gordon and sixteen workers posted bail. work resumed briefly but halted by afternoon. Night schools opened with strong attendance. Local social notes mention Mrs Heffron and Mrs Carden among visitors.
Frederick Linde of North Main street and Hannah Williams of the Ridge will marry this afternoon. M. J. Swift of Church street serves on the county jury this week. A public reception is set for Ringsdorf's hall this evening. A Thanksgiving turkey dinner on November 4 by the Ladies Aid Society at the Presbyterian church is anticipated to surpass prior efforts.
The Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. George Hartree's home for Thanksgiving dinner planning. Edward Sayre and his young son visited Mrs. William Eschenbach in Dunmore on Monday. Mrs. Fannie Brown returned from Thornhurst. Mrs. Mary O Conners and sister Katie Conboy of Canajoharie NY visited their parents the Con boys. Charles Van Garden of Peckville visits his mother here. The Womens' Relief Corps to hold a supper at Mr. and Mrs. F T Pelton's home Wednesday 5 to 10 PM. Misses Sarah Decker Ruth Gardner attend Epworth League convention in Carbondale. Nellie Conboy visiting Cannjoharrie. WCTU parlor meeting at Mrs. M W Vaughn's Thursday afternoon with refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Max Loneteln visited Carbondale over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johns and son Willard of Scranton were guests of Mr. and Mrs. S J Hornbaker Sunday.
William Allen William Goyne and John D Peck spent yesterday near Stevens Point with good bag counts. George Roscitsky a Hungarian laborer at Dolphs mine suffered a badly smashed foot and was taken to Lackawanna hospital Scranton. John P Quinn the reforming gambler drew a crowd at the fire company hall for a lecture and device demonstration. The bridge at the cemetery hill foot has been repaired but remains a potential danger for processions until further work.
The Lailles Ald society plans a meeting at Mrs Reed's home on Wednesday. Robert Harding relocates his family to Mr Thomas Jones' house, formerly vacated by Mr George Fletcher. A supper at Mrs Wickiter's home proves a grand success. David Titne moves his family to Dorranceton. Mrs John Wood and daughters return home after visiting in Jermyn. Hose company invites a hex social at the hose house on this month’s lot. Brick church work progresses rapidly. Miss Alice and Hattie Drake spend weeks in Philadelphia. Mr George Drake Jr visits New York state for a hunting trip.
Harold Edwin Hamlett, son of Mr and Mrs Amie Hamlett, is dangerously ill at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs John Hamlett in Bowman street. William Brown of Scranton visited his daughter Mrs Amos Hamlett on Tuesday.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Von Stan's Pineapple Tablet to prevent indigestion and its consequences. It claims the tablet stops fermentation and future ill health caused by poor digestion. Available in boxes of eighteen for a small price from Matthews Bros and W. T. Clark.
The Brockway theater showcased Maro the magician before a select Scranton audience. He demonstrated necromancy, shadowgraphy, and quick sketches with instruments such as the Tory guitar and Goggletep. He also performed feats with cards and a surprising final effect on George M. Watson. Will Carleton the poet is slated for Wednesday November 22 at the Lyceum.
This afternoon and evening the Lit te Magnets Big Burlesquers occupy the house with Puck's Victoria Burlesquers as the week’s attraction. The Victoria burlesque, A High Tall, features music by John Stromber and a full company including Agnes Behler and Camille Stafford. The Bos tonian company returns to Lyceum tomorrow evening with The Serenade as its program, followed by Kidnapped In New York a four act melodrama by Howard Hall led by Barney Gilmore as Mr Dooley. The show runs at the Academy through the week with a Friday matinee and Saturday finish under ER. J. Metullough management.
Scranton will present Paniel and Charlies Frohman's New York success At the White Toree Tavern at the Lyceum next week with the original cast of nearly forty. The show has prior runs in Berlin and Sydney Rosenfeld versions and features a realistic steamboat scene and a looping rainstorm that elicits laughter and applause.
The famous extravaganza "Jack and the Beanstalk" is announced for a Lyceum performance next Saturday with anticipated record crowds. The show promises its usual lavish features including special effects, ballets, electrical devices, and other attractions.
Multiple notices announce annual stockholders meetings for Consolidated Water Supply Co Lackawanna Valley Water Co Panther Creek Water Co Wandling Water Co Talondale Water Co Fell Water Co Orketn Lake Water Co Pall Fireck and Newton Water Co Rock Put Co Carbonide Water Co and related services, with secretaries George B Jer ny n and others. Meetings set for November in Scranton Pa Beranton Pa and Jeranten Pa for officer elections and other business.
The same company that scored triumphs in Boston and New York will perform here. A bevy of popular performers from major cities will appear, bringing their bright demeanor to the new show.
A historical timetable fragment details Lehigh Valley lines and connections to Philadelphia New York and intermediate stations. It lists trains and routes through Bethlehem Allentown Easton and nearby towns with notes on departures arrivals and service patterns across multiple routes and carriers.
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