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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1897
Page
6
During an open-air Salvation Army service at the corner of Jackson street and Main avenue last evening a flag bearer waved a river flag causing a pageing horse to start and stumble as the cymbal tinkles distracted it. The horse was moving down Malin avenue when the fright occurred.
Advertisement for a Washington Chemical Company guide on using animal extracts for curing a variety of ailments. Claims to provide free instructions and remedies.
Friends gathered Monday evening at the Holly residence on North Garfield avenue to honor Miss Emily Holly. Guests included Mr and Mrs L J Dean, Mr and Mrs George Jenkins, Mrs John Phillips, and many neighbors and young people such as Minnie Webber Minnie James Edith Beynon Fanny Gray Anna Green Mary Burke Margaret Beynon Gwen Hopkins Emma Morris Gertrude Taylor Viole Evans George Nicholls William Thomas Elmer Davis Charles Holly Robert Holly Charles Wagstaff Harry Smith Henry Wademan Walter Lloyd Richard Reese Peter Lewis John Davis Edward Peters Thomas Themes Ernest Miles Otto Neulin.
The marriage of Alderman John P. Kelly of the Eighteenth ward to Miss Rose Moran of Aldenville takes place this afternoon at the bride’s home in Aldenville. Rev. Father McCabe of Avoca will perform the ceremony with James Burnett as best man and the bride’s sister as bridesmaid. A reception and banquet follow, with a wedding trip to New York City, Washington and Philadelphia before settling in Aldenville.
Mrs Beck and her son from Towanda visit West Scranton relatives. Dr T A Bynon of North Hyde Park entertains Robert McMillan of Wilkes Barre. Mrs John Wardell from North Garfield returns from Portland. John P Donahue, ex chief clerk at D M Jones South Main Avenue, opens a new pharmacy at Broadway and Fifth Street.
The dealer stresses special prices on silk pieces and brocade taftas, including Figured Taffetas and Brocade Taffetas in multiple colors, Tack Satin Duchess, and Black Brocade. They promise quality, novelty, and substantial savings well below regular values, urging readers to act before stock runs out.
Mrs Fenton clairvoyant and phenologist advertises at 412 North Malin Avenue. Second hand furniture buys items for cash including furniture stoves and tools. Call to inquire and view items on West Lack Awanna Avenue.
Anthony Axin of Moosic Mountain was a visitor in town and drank heavily. He abused Alderman Fidler and faced a charge from Alderman Roberts, later apologizing and being discharged after paying costs. The report also notes local gatherings, theft finds, and several minor incidents around town.
The Scranton Athletic Club prepares to curry influence in athletic circles this winter with carnivals and contests under way with other clubs in multiple sports. The German Catholic societies join St Mary’s Fair to raise funds for UK delegates to a German antiquities invention in Scranton next June. Neuss at Hickory Street is ill with a cold after serving as juror. Funeral held for son of Mr and Mrs John Lou Hose on Hickory Street. Nellie Ruane of New York visits Lizzie and Bridget Jennings of Hilekors Street.
J. G. Mone and Bon are listed as agents for White Star, American, and Anchor Steamship lines.
Mrs. Ann Davies aged unknown died yesterday around 2 PM at the home of Mrs. Anna Owens on West Market Street. She lived briefly in North Berunton selling dress goods and other articles, reputed wealthy though reduced by business reverses. identity and origins remain unclear with some belief she came from Cleveland. Funeral to be held this afternoon at 2 from her boarding place with interment at Forest Hill cemetery. Elizabeth Golss daughter of Henry Golss of 3% North Bromley Avenue died yesterday morning aged 2. funeral Thursday at 2 PM at the residence conducted by Rev. Schootile of the German Presbyterian Church, Chestnut Street. Interment to follow.
Francia Ruane the infant son of M F Ruane a permanent man at the Engl Hove house died last evening at twenty one months. The funeral is set for Thursday at 9 PM from the family residence 622 Fourth Avenue with interment at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery on Washburn Street Cemetery grounds.
The Williams Land company plans immediate removal of the track grandstand and buildings in Scranton and to subdivide the plot for sale. Bids to remove structures and grade streets are to be let Oct 14, with several local investors in the firm. The move ends the lease tied to Wilbur A. Rice despite earlier support to keep racing there.
RK FEF Landig named editor of the Scranton Trust Estate Journal to head the office as assistant secretary with a salary. Builders may apply to join operations. A special meeting in two weeks will set details. An exchange plan aims to curb profit destroying competition among contractors and to govern bids by non affiliated builders. A builders exhibit is among possible winter undertakings.
Mary Kofisky swore out warrants charging John and Mary Gross with arson after she says they saturated paper with kerosene and threw it into her house in North Ecranton. Alderman Wright bound the two suspects over for trial on $1,000 bail each, with Joseph Novack acting as bondsman.
An advertisement touts Dr Agnew's Liver Pills as a cure for impurities nerves and headaches, claiming blood purification and perfect health. It lists 40 doses sold by Matthews Bros. Also notes Lehigh Valley railroad sleeping car service from Wilkes-Barre to New York with a 9.00 p m departure and 8.24 a m arrival, reservations at 409 Lackawanna avenue.
Jonathan Crawford of 505 North Hyde Park Avenue claims a new fire escape device that opens two doors over a net of mattresses with springs beneath. The cushioned doors redirect a jumper into the padded interior, reducing injury risk. Crawford seeks city or department testing under Chief Hilkey.
Albert Weteel and Thomas Coleman were arrested for stealing a purse with 153 dollars from Foley's hotel 30 Cedar Avenue. The case was withdrawn after Foley gave a hearing before Alderman Millar. The pair admitted guilt and agreed to refund the money, having spent all but five dollars.
At a regular meeting of the builders' exchange Monday night discussions covered widening the plan and scope of the organization and placing it on par with similar institutions in larger cities. A permanent office to be kept open during the day and evening is planned.
A Burlington pianist Miss Lillian Warne describes nervous exhaustion and eye weakness after a country rest. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her health after weeks of treatment and notes results persisted after stopping the medicine. The pills, manufactured in Schenectady, are sold in boxes with the firm’s trademark.
The Scranton House near D and L streets offers European plan rooms and convenient access to the Rex Fire Extinguisher Printing. Victor Koch and P Thomas Aubrey are listed as experts with a maid service. room 1an Wil s Hulldine is noted opposite the postal agent. Facilities unsurpassed in this reg.
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