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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1900
Page
11
A West Scranton Royal Arcanum gathering at Ivorite hall drew a larger crowd than prior events. Mayor Moir and City Solicitor Vosburg spoke on municipal changes and water utilities, with performances by Llewellyn Jones, Clark Florey, and others.
A mother seeks guidance on curbing a thirteen year old daughter while a man questions steps to recover a valuable St Bernard. He suggests advertising in two papers, Courier-Progress and New York Herald, but the dog remains missing.
The funeral for the Dunkerly child was held yesterday afternoon from Wright court. Rev. Nash of St. Luke's Episcopal Church officiated. Pallbearers were George Ritz George Braper Joseph Murphy and Frank Laundry. Burial followed at Washburn street cemetery. In a separate service John Gilgallon was laid to rest at St Patrick's Catholic church with a requiem Mass by Rev. M W Loftus and interment at Cathedral cemetery.
Evan Jones of 822 South Main Avenue engaged in digging a cellar at Round Woods plot opposite his residence. He used dynamite for blasting, placed a stick in his oven to soften it, left it too long, and the powder exploded. The stove was blown to pieces and a large hole opened in the ceiling as debris flew about.
Occupants avoided injury as a stove fire scorched the flooring and damaged plastering. About $200 in damages were reported, with dishes broken and plates scattered on shelves. Flames were quickly extinguished before significant harm occurred.
William Price senior partner of William Price and Son of South Main avenue had a painful fall in the barn yesterday without his cane. He injured his back and arm and was aided by nearby workers who carried him to the house. He previously sustained injuries from a carriage throw on Elmhurst boulevard.
An adjourned West Side Republican club meeting will be held this evening to organize the Rough Riders for the coming campaign. Election returns will be received at the Electric City Wheelmen’s club house on November 6 over a special wire.
North Scranton belled with friends for Miss Bertha Wills twentieth birthday on a Wednesday evening. Guests included Harriet Vail Hoss Steel Jessie Pentenby Bertha Preston and Reba Jenkins among others. Viands were served by A N Jenkins and Miss Seward. John Rafferty was jailed on non support and desertion charges after a hearing by Alderman Myers. Michael Miller was sent to county jail in default of bail on drunkenness charges.
The Providence Needlework Guild directs directors and members to collect garments and have them ready for distribution by October 15. North End State defeated the Defenders 1 to 0 on the South Side Tuesday. The team schedules games against Sanderson Hill on October 9 and Pittston on October 16 in the Auditorium followed by socials. The Ladies' Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church held a meeting, Miss Anna Henry has returned from Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. John Burns welcomed twins. Reverend W F Davies leaves for the funeral of Thomas D Jones in Plymouth, a Welsh Baptist deacon.
In Green Ridge residents report muddy water and fear Providence supply. Company president says Providence water not entering Green Ridge since Scranton line. muddy water due to dead ends and new pipes ordered. Local notices include mail carrier Fern Emery returns from Washington, Nettle Van Gordér ill with rheumatism, Amanda Carr off to Prompton. Old rails removed on Green Ridge street improve Sanderson to Dickson area. Odd Fellows lodge installs Silurian lodge officers. Rev Bateman to lecture on St Helena at Church of the Good Shepherd with stereoscopic views next Monday evening.
Dunmore Presbyterian Sunday school holds rally day at noon with Rev W F Gibbons preaching morning and evening. Tripp Avenue Christian church invites all for 11 a.m. sermon Dining with a Pharisee and evening The Gospel and Its Effect. St Mark s and other churches announce Sunday services with multiple preachers and times. A Borough school meeting addresses dictation then a football clash No 1 vs third squad. Funeral notices for Pace and Wildock.
The Loyalty club of the South Scranton YWCA held a meeting to adopt self governance and revise by laws. Changes set ages 14 to 19 and dues 1.20 for non members, 1.00 for association members. They plan a October 19 anniversary with a committee including Kate Opper and others. Junior Bible class opens with 42 pupils and Monday and Thursday educational classes begin. A sewing and German class are set for Tuesday, music classes pending. Miss Anna Krebs leads Sunday Gospel at 4 45 PM with special music. all young women invited.
The St Aloysius Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society met in Pharmacy Hall Pittston Avenue and elected officers led by President John Ward and Vice President Peter Walsh. Reports show strong finances and membership. A reception for members and their ladies is planned for next Thursday evening.
District Deputy J R Hughes organized a new Modern Woodmen camp in Hartmans hall on Thursday. At the first meeting officers chosen include Venerable Counselor Shantz, Worthy Advisor Donovan, Banker Gunter, Clerk Heffelfinger, Escort Maus Jr, Watchman Grieser, Sentry Elden.
The Star Social club on Pittston Avenue held its regular monthly business meeting and elected officers for the new term. Officers chosen were President Charles Kellerman, Vice President Mathew Damal, Treasurer Peter Phillips, Recording Secretary Matthew Miller, Financial Secretary Jacob Mertz, Trustees Eugene Clause Jacob Knestner and William Rosar, with Charles Roth initiated into the organization.
A farmer near Mountainlake reports thieves stole nearly thirty five bushels of potatoes over the past few days. He discovered the loss on Thursday while inspecting a distant potato patch. No trace of the culprits has been found.
A Thursday night trolley excursion brought together a large party from the area. Women include Frances Levert and Kate Sames. men include William Belchner and August Naegle. The Century Hose company met in their rooms and planned a reception and ball for November 2 in Athletic hall. Committee members listed.
The planned removal of the Lackawanna plant to Buffalo has spurred a land boom nearby. A Scranton party led by John J. Hurley P. H. Durkin Frank Becker George Hess W. Hess Frank Lundy William Connolly James Crogan George Howe and F. L. Moser departed yesterday to inspect the area with intent to purchase.
Warrant sworn before Alderman Ruddy charges Peter Grosal and Leopold Pierotti with threats and pointing firearms. Dispute arose from unpaid rent. case settled at last evening’s hearing. A Polander fined ten dollars after a drunken early morning incident with Officers Boland and Hagmerty. Anthracite football team reorganized for the season with listed roster members Brown Lavelle W Crane McDonnell Farrell J Crane Frantz Battle Mulherin Smith McAndrew and Merton. meeting Monday evening to assign positions.
Mrs. Yonkert of Willow Street returns from months in Allentown. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wryandt and family of Prospect avenue move to New Haven Connecticut. Mrs. Kellerman of Cedar Avenue returns from Jubilee. Michael Walter of Prospect avenue returns from months touring Germany. Charles Sprandle and Charles Rorick report a successful fishing trip to Hazletts pond catching fifty bullheads. Burke Potter and family return from Pottersville visit. Donwalter family of Cedar Avenue relocate to Sterling New Jersey. William Heinz of South Washington avenue slowly recovers from rheumatism.
P J Quinn of Main street made a business trip to Carbondale. M G Cusick spent yesterday in Wilkes Barre while Michael Luffy of Stafford street left for Pittsburg. The St Joseph’s Temperance Society met last evening and preparations were made for the October 10 celebration. A large number of local young men left for work abroad amid the strike. Greenwood hill grading by the traction company nears completion, lowering the summit by about four feet and filling a big hollow by six feet improving the road. The company faced opposition from Main street property holders over damages, but borough officials settled the matter. Mark Conner of Wilkes-Barre is visiting Higgins on Main street and has now returned home. Miss Mary Mack of Main street returned from Cleveland after months away. M J McCrea of the town visited Hazleton and returned. Michael Maloney of Beanhill came home last night.
Obituary notices report the death of two individuals including Joseph McCormick aged 2 years and 7 months at 01 Proxport avenue with a funeral set for tomorrow at 2 40. Interment planned in Cathedral cemetery. Another death notes David D Evans of Old Forge after twenty years in the country from Wales and lists surviving family across several towns. A 20 year old Roy Wademan son of Afr and Mrs MB Wademan of Hickory Street died of typhoid. Also mentions funeral to be announced for the Gillard infant of Green Place with services planned tomorrow.
A gospel service is announced for Sunday at dp im inviting all women and girls. A Monday Sunday-School Girl’s Bible class is listed at 4 op im, with stenography at 7.40 pm, and a Tuesday embroidery class at do pm. Senior class at Spa ATL is mentioned with members urged to attend.
A dollar show in Towanda by an Akron Ohio based company draws crowded houses with vaudeville, singing and dancing as audiences applaud after each act. Local horse racing plans surface while a home invasion near J J Horton yields theft of money and valuables. a similar earlier incident noted in Sheeshequin. State Line and Bullivan Railroad hires T Noble as bookkeeper. Maynard and Cole speak at Democratic HQ. Kester and Riehart dissolve partnership with Riehart moving to Wellsville.
Albert Heller of Old Farnham At Omaha testifies he tried many headache preventives and cures but Krause's Headache Capsules gave him the most relief. He notes others who used them share the same sentiment. Price two cents, sold by Matthew Bros.
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