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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1898
Page
6
Leg caught between cars leaves Robert Devine with eye injury from Dickson Mine incident. Patrick Marlon of Bloom Avenue suffers serious injuries at Ven Storch mine while running and blocking cars. leg fracture risk after accident on a trip. Mine ambulance takes him home. Dr. Sullivan hopes to save the leg.
Robert Devine a company hand was struck on the right temple by a falling beam while walking the gangway at Dickson mines. He was rendered unconscious and taken to his home where doctors treated his injuries. The blow damaged his eye and may impair his sight.
John Mentinsky and Joseph Brown fought on Nay Aug avenue. Brown overpowered Mentinsky, a white shirt torn from Mentinsky’s body was found with profuse blood. Both men were arrested and jailed. Alderman Roberts imposed fines totaling 0.
North End Store defeated South Side Athletica In Company H armory by seven to five in a hard fought game. McCloskeys led with hard work as all players were in action and Midison showcased notable performance. A wedding between George Mulles and Harriet Stanton was announced at the bride’s home on October 12. A fractious mule injured Dennis Dolan in Marvinermide when it kicked him in the shoulder.
The Century Here company quarters show motion and packing for travel to Lebanon and Allentown with a 7 am assembly at the house and a 4 pm train departure. Other notes mention football challenge at Clover Field, various social and parish activities, and local personalities and travels.
Michael Stearns alleges an assault while local social notes honor Miss Mary Owens with a surprise party at her parents home. The item also lists a series of community events including a reception for Frank Keith of Company C and a fundraising update for public schools with deposit totals and donors across multiple institutions.
Michael Stearns of Sixth street, long time watchman at Robinsons Sons brewery on Seventh street, testified in a suit before Alderman John. Defendants William Gannon and James Thomas faced assault and battery and threats charges, kept on bail at 500 dollars each. Stearns said the men demanded a keg of beer without passes, argued, were refused, and when he tried to leave he was shoved and severely injured. Gannon allegedly also threatened him.
Washington camp No 628 of Newton Centre held dedicatory services on Main street opposite Union Cemetery. State President A J Colborn presided with District President Franklin Phillips of Camp 178 and DPD J Davis of Camp 313 assisting. A life size crayon portrait of George Washington and five altars were presented by Camp 178. A sumptuous repast followed in a two story hall suited for concerts and lodge meetings. Attendees included Thomas Sweet, Alfred Bevan, Daniel Ai, and many others from Camps 178 and 437.
Miss Mary Owens celebrated her twenty first birthday with a gathering at the Owens home 110 South Main avenue. Guests included Misses Lewis Wilson Davis Pembrine Heisel Masg Penman Crane and others with family members and friends joining in dancing whist and refreshments.
The initiatory education series for St Brenden council No 222 of the Young Men's Institute opened last evening at the council rooms above Dankin's Pharmacy at Jackson Street and Malmn Avenue. Rev A T Broderick, the spiritual director, spoke on the aims and prospects. The first class to be organized is the primary class in rudimentary learning with about forty prospects ready to enroll. The class will be taught by council members and a new session is planned for Wednesday evening.
Content notes that a session will be held and further steps in organizing other classes will be taken. Details on dates and participants are not provided.
Frank Keith a private in Company I Thirteenth Regiment was honored with a reception last evening in the Simpson Methodist church lecture room by Epworth League Simpson Chapter No 242. Keith, a league member, has recently joined the church and reports to Camp Mendellorrow tomorrow morning.
Mrs. Thomas McCormack of Hampton Street visits Waymart. Miss Edith Barrett of Gravel Pond guests Mrs. H. J. Wall of Washburn Street. Philip Davies resumes studies in Philadelphia. Arthur A. Reynolds resumes studies at Baltimore Medical University. Mrs. T. J. Cromwell returns home after visiting her sister. Mrs. Richard McHale and daughter Maud visit New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilkins enjoy a Canada trip. Thomas E. Price and family home from Wysox. Mrs. J. F. Phillips and children return from Mauch Chunk visit. Harry Edwards of Company C Thirteenth Regiment home on furlough. Mrs. Charles Acker leaves for Wilamaport Women’s Foreign Missionary convention. Miss Sarah Kresee returns from Bethlehem. George Watking improving after illness.
A regular meeting of Division No. 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians is set for this evening on North Main avenue. Mrs Amy A Benton and Elias Smith wed Saturday at Simpson Methodist church with Rev J B Sweet presiding. The Hyde Park Father Mathew cadets enjoy a trolley ride hosted by the Father Mathew society. Funeral services for Mrs William T Lewis are planned at 2 PM from 30 Thirteenth Street with burial at Washburn Street Cemetery.
A group of young friends gathered at Mr and Mrs Fred Alridge on Butler street last Saturday evening for a pleasant surprise dancing party. The guests included Annie Elson Neema Brown Annie Colline Carrie Hedgelin Sadie Enzlin Revnie Weber Jessie Midway Tin Blesecker Louise Burnhert Frank Keller Friend Cross Frank Pilger Selden Swingle Fred Foster Charles Kiser Edward Purdy William Butler and the hosts.
Report discusses coal car shortages hitting Pennsylvania mines and Buffalo yard operations, with embargoes on coal cars and potential delays in supply if cold weather arrives. Mentions 1500 feet added dock at Buffalo by Delaware and Hudson Canal Co and new 19 foot depth dredging, plus New York City officials adopting 27 inspection districts to curb soft coal smoke nuisance and pending impact on trade.
The Inter-class tennis tournament at Princeton crowned Littl of the sophomores Frank Linen of Scranton and Braley in that order. Linen and Braley will play doubles while Littl enters singles at the Inter collegiate event in New Haven next Tuesday. Harry Lathrope of Scranton was elected junior class president in a historic vote.
The Red Cross Association of Philadelphia seeks experienced women nurses at sixteen dollars monthly to staff its Camp Meade hospital. Patients too ill to be moved are housed there. city hospitals cannot absorb all cases. Apply to The Committee on Nurses at 150 Cheatnut Street Philadelphia. funds are needed to meet rising demands.
Mra. BE. A. Bwitt widow of Charles Swift died at her Chicago home Thursday. She leaves her sister Mra. J. A. Leas of this city as the sole surviving member of the Dr. George B. Behott family from Kingston. The death of Mra. Thomas Sullivan occurred at the family residence at Mooma on Saturday morning. Deceased was 86 years old and noted for noble traits. She belonged to the Ladies Catholic Benevolent association of Avora. Requiem mass will be held Monday at St. Mary's church with interment in St. Mary's cemetery.
Dr John T McGrath deputy coroner conducted an inquest in the arbitration room of the courthouse into the death of John L Harrison a 10 year old Green Ridge boy run over by a wagon driven by H Benedict of Green Grove The jury of F G Barrick C J Teeter M H Carpenter Isaac Bumbaugh Solomon Miller W G Wedeman found Benedict not responsible and charged him with reckless driving, though the ruling implies little criminal disregard for life.
Last night’s hearing found the wagon heavily laden but not fast, attributing the accident to the boy’s own carelessness rather than external cause. Witnesses including Dr McGrath’s panel and several teachers and pupils described the scene and supported a verdict absolving the accused, though some testimony mentioned possible drinking by Gardner.
Mayor Halley signed a resolution awarding the Quincy avenue paving contract from Pine to Gibson street to Barber Asphalt. McGinley to draw up papers. city signatures expected forenoon. Barber bid $2.37 per yard after residents accepted lower rate, aiming to start next week before frost.
Street Commissioner Boyle dislikes the current song about autumn leaves, calling the theme overused as trees shed foliage. He prefers a different focus and hints leaves are a seasonal concern in the city.
Promoting advertised relief from stomach distress. claims Dr Von Stan’s Minkapple Tablets calm fermentation and discomfort. Endorsed by Matthews Hroa and W. T. Clark amid noted merited cures in their own time.
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