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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1898
Page
6
A Dunmore Borough event featured the Mrs Jarley wax works performance with impersonations by local residents and visiting guests. The evening included a party with refreshments hosted by Mrs Correll and listed participants from Dudley Street, Tivdle Park, Scranton, and nearby areas.
Report describes John Kellar of Linh England injured while near the Aleoste mountain. He was partially buried by falling stones weighing four tons and was carried by coworkers to a nearby aid station where a physician was summoned.
An old advertisement touts a period sale for a throat remedy by Kemp’s for coughs croup bronchitis asthma and consumption. It promises daily availability tonight and tomorrow with a sample bottle offered and prices listed.
The man stated his back was severely injured and he would be obliged to stay in the house for six weeks at least.
Mrs. Wilcox and daughter Mattie of Madisonville spend a few days with Mr and Mrs Thomas rink of North Apme Street Mrs George Willams of Peckville Brent ventenday with relatives on Harvey Street The Ret WoOP Gibbons of Fim atrent returned home after a short visit Hawley Mrs George Jones of Brooketree is entertained at the home of her son Theaben at Mimhurst Miss Elizabeth Gilpen of La Anna visits Miss Marie Webber of Harper Street
Edward Howell was ordained a deacon in the Baptist faith after a council of ministers convened at Jackson Street Baptist Church. The ceremony included examination, ordaining prayer, and a sermon by J. Te. Ellis with Rev. W. Ford presiding. Attendants included ministers from Scranton area churches and lay leaders. service concluded with a hymn and fellowship.
A large concourse of friends attended the funeral of the late W. H. Bouray yesterday afternoon from 02 Hampton Street. Rev. J. P. Moffatt of Washburn Street Presbyterian preached the sermon. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery with pallbearers named.
The Rev F J Bell of Weedsport Cayuga County endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal cure for indigestion and related stomach ailments. He reports relief after ten years of distress and notes the remedy supports digestion and overall vitality. Prepared by F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan the tablets cost 60 cents per package with a free book on stomach diseases available.
The funeral of Philip Bunny, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bunny, occurred yesterday afternoon from their home at 198 Chmeren Avenue. A large circle of friends attended as the remains were carried to Cathedral Cemetery for burial. Pallbearers included John Gaines, Thomas King, H. Schumberg, G. Heck, J. Kurta, and Theodore Schultz.
Thoms T. Jones, a miner in a Divmo mine, was seriously injured yesterday when a premature charge exploded. A misfire prompted a sudden warning as colleagues moved toward the chamber. Jones suffered lacerations to his thigh and right side, and was taken to his Hampton Street residence under care of Dr. G. Bo Teach.
The Young People’s society of the Sumnertivene Presbyterian church holds an evening program in the assembly rooms. Admission is open to the public with several recitations and performances listed including Morelock, Minne Revitation, Sullie Thomas Mule, and Beien Dunvies among others.
Engineer W J Long of West Lark Avenue is seriously ill at his home. Mrs Jaynes of Waeehburn Street represents Simpsons chapel Epworth League in Binghamton. Mrs J Thomas of Washburn Street is a member of Dougherty Thomas and Company and is in New York City on business. Mrs Willan Davis of Washburn Street visits New York City. Miss Emma Watkins and Miss Olive Humbald of Lafayette Street visit New York City. Miss Minerva Happ of Eynon Street hosts Miss Danner of Harrisburg. Mr and Mrs Robert Eldred of Hyde Park Avenue visit Oneota. Mrs George Carson of Washburn Street visits Hullandale. Mr Randolph Jones of Jackquin Street is a guest of Mrs Clinton Morris of Atlantic City. A B Holmes of South Main Avenue returns from a business trip in western state. Mrs T E Davies and children of South Main Avenue visit Brooklyn New York. William L Miles of Kingston returns from a visit with friends here.
The Hickory Street Presbyterian church hosted the Ald society concert with the Orpheus club. Performers included F H Widmayer and Charles Doersam, with a series of vocal and instrumental numbers and an encore recital by Miss Hester Sloat. Also noted are a surprise party for Miss Yetta Art and the engagement of Lizzie Phillips to Frank Reidmiller, plus a mine accident at Connell Mine and other notes.
Column notes high turnout at night schools on this side and requests for a teacher fluent in foreign languages at No. 15 to assist young men of foreign birth with English studies. Police had to disperse a boisterous nightly crowd. Lt. Zang reports disturbances near schools during high sessions. Mary Moetfitt, Mary Porcol, and Joseph Murphy added as No. 18 school teachers.
Ambrose Here of Stone Avenue celebrated his fortieth birthday with a private gathering at his home last night attended by a large group of friends and family. A sumo dinner, dancing, euchre and social gifts followed. Separately Lisaie Phillips and Frank Reidmilley were married at St Marys church with a small, intimate ceremony conducted by Rev Peter Christ. The reception was at the bride’s home with both families present. The couple will begin housekeeping on Crown Avenue.
Members of St Leo’s battalion plan their annual ball to be held at St Travid’s finals on December 7 with music by a troupe led by Tull Grohestra. The Chi Uypailon society from Washburn Street Presbyterian Church will host an at home event Thanksgiving night in church rooms. Robert Howell of Hampton Street underwent neck tumor removal at West Side Hospital the tumor the size of an eel and caused trouble before surgery.
Mrs Wil Erkandon and Misa Netila Leareh of South Canaan spent yesterday at Tl M Simon s on Hast Market street. Green Ridge lodge 603 IOOF elected a candidate last evening and will initiate him in the first degree next week. Mrs C I Haslam of Dalton visiting at John Hang s on Deacon street. Mrs Soul of Windsor N J is spending weeks with her daughter Mrs Edward Wilmarth of Elmont street. Porter K Swingle of East Market street visiting his father at South Canaan. Night school commenced Tuesday evening of No 28 school with twenty six pupils including several young ladies.
John Butka of 1001 Remington Avenue suffered a severe head wound when coal fell at the Connell mine. He received fifteen stitches on the head and eight on the forehead after Dr. Walsh treated him at home. Work began yesterday at the Neptune engine house as interior remodeling of the quarters was to be completed.
A cluttered line from the New York World references a query about interest in female matters and names Ming Gushley and Miss Grehley Ol-er-thie lp, suggesting a gossip or social note with unclear context.
Try Grain-O the new food drink that replaces coffee. Children may drink it without injury and adults may enjoy it too. Grain-O resembles mocha in color and is made from pure grains, gentle on delicate stomachs. Sold by all grocers per package.
Short items report minor inconveniences at a company site tied to welshars and a valty club event. Notes mention coal delivery pricing and wagon charges. Also brief mentions include residents Walter Meartney and Mame Wisherty, visits by Kate Gordon, Patrolman George Jones back on duty, and the pharmacist William Schmidt recovering from illness.
Pattrick Devine of West Mimonta goes to Philadelphia to reside there permanently. The employees of the Greenwood New Land 2 collieries will be paid Saturday. John ML Dovee has moved large household effects to his new residence on Sohal project. A pleasant surprise party was rendered Miss Bridget Wade at her home in Wort Minooka last evening.
Multiple obituaries from Scranton area notice the deaths of Dr James Kelly and Patrick Kelly with details on births education and funeral plans. Also noted are Frederick Krebs and William McNally with brief life summaries and funeral arrangements. The notices list survivors and burial sites including Cathedral cemetery and St Peters Cathedral.
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