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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1895
Page
8
In Carbondale a young boy aged about year old nearly died after eating cake tainted with rough on rats. His mother acted quickly giving an emetic before Dr. A. Nites arrived to aid him. The child recovered after a tense wait and was declared out of danger.
A prominent West Side fowl fancier, Patrick Boland, reports a late night raid that stole about twenty five chickens including three valuable birds imported at 16.50 each. The thief used a wheelbarrow as a chopping block and beheaded the birds, leaving bodies on the premises. Boland vows a vigorous search and severe punishment if caught. The estimated loss ranges from 10 to 30 dollars.
Michael Fritz a 40 year old carpenter fell into a large calm chute while constructing conveyors at the Richmondale colliery north of the city. The mouth of the chute concealed a fatal trap as Fritz was smothered to death. comrades arrived too late. Survived by a wife, Fritz was of German descent. Royal Welsh Singers concert announced for Friday in Carbondale. the famed choir, previously here two years ago, will perform with praised precision and harmony.
The state convention of poor directors opens in Philadelphia today with Carbondale represented by Moon Gilmartin and Daley. Clarence Stephens from the poor farm accompanies them for hospital treatment after removal from the poor house left him nearly immobile.
Members of Trinity church discuss painting the church and repairing surrounding walks. A committee has been appointed to consider the advisability of the improvements, but no report has been made yet.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Senate were held at St Rose Church with a requiem mass preached by Father Nealon. The procession from Councilman Gilhool’s home proceeded to St Rose cemetery for interment with pallbearers named. Attendees included several out of town visitors and local figures.
A mixed list notes Dr John S Niles praising patient John iMeArdies as improving Miss Annie Toolan of Brooklyn Street ill with stomach hemorrhage Homer Hutchinsen has newly painted hose on Washington Street J Shannon a Salem Avenue merchant travels to Philadelphia on business Missee Anna Sayers and Kathe Mulheran of Wilkes-Barre are noted as from Mere O Rourke of South Wyoming Street was in the city Sunday Willie Clifford of Cottage Street moves to Middletown N Y to reside M G Younes of Albany No V second View president of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company was in the city yesterday Mrs George Berry Park Street ill with malignant diphtheria improving Pellceman Huddy rests at Cemetery Street Eddie Burke of Brooklyn Street leaves for Potter Ti to resume duties as mall clerk Robert J Hawkes of Brooklyn is the head of his cousin T V Powderly on Fichthaven Avenue May The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Holamaster South Church Street is very ill Samuel Sinale confined at home on South Terrace Street with business
Mrs Charlotte Moree longtime Indies figure dies at daughter’s home on Main street at age 87. Funeral services held this afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church with interment in Marcy cemetery. Survived by two sons and one daughter including Mrs d H H Christian James and Squire Morse. Local notices mention visitors, Arbor Day events, and social plans at O Malley’s hall.
Madame Castile will perform at Taylor hall tomorrow evening with warbling and other numbers not under Price Library association auspices as claimed. The Independent social club hosts its weekly dance tonight at Taylor hall with strong attendance expected. Charles Watkins departs for Blakely for a drug clerk position, Frank H. Huchner visits from Pittston, and the Lackawanna township school board paid teachers’ stipends. Dr Weston, Thomas G. Thomas and James Powell begin front-step cement work. Miss Julia Dorothy returned home to Montrose after visiting Miss Elsie Carey.
The revival services proceed at the Methodist Episcopal church this week with visiting ministers from Hinghamton assisting. Several conversions have occurred as preparations intensify on the Heartlake house project. An East New Milford lecture by the Patriotic Order Sons of America was postponed due to rain. A man on the Midway quips about his wife’s tire and breathes a wary joke about domestic explosions. Chestnut crops are reported large as new stores set up nearby amid ongoing revival efforts.
Pittston office of the Scranton Tribune at No. 4 William Street offers prompt attention for advertisements orders for job work and publication items. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Programme lists Welsh airs and songs by the Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir for next Thursday at Keystone Hall. Several soloists and arrangements appear, including works by Fifoot, Thomas, Mendelssohn, Adams, and others, with multiple Welsh pieces and a chorus selection.
Evangelistic services at Broad Street Presbyterian end with sixteen new members joining the church and sixteen joining West Side Presbyterian. Community news notes visits, pulpit changes, social events, and upcoming rallies and concerts across local churches, colleges, and pits.
The funeral of the late Mrs. William Smith took place in Prienburg yesterday with a procession at 10 a.m. The church service featured a requiem led by Reverends Smouller Pusu Hutas and Iwanoekl, with Father Iwano officiating.
A Polish language sermon by Father Haras closed with the burial of miner Jozeph Ustack from Johnson No 22 colliery. A large funeral procession and pallbearers including Frank Narcosnis and Mike Ambroz attended, with many out of town relatives present at the Olyphant Polish cemetery.
H G Young vice president and general manager of the Delaware and Hudson Canal company died Sunday in town. The infant child of Mrs Otto Weaver died Saturday morning. Funeral from the house Sunday. Canal service resumes today after a low water stoppage since Aug 1. Meade J Schenck leaves for Philadelphia to continue dental studies. George James of Carbondale visited family here. Liederkranz to hold a benefit dance for Julius Ersing on Oct 4 at their hall. Tickets 15 cents. Rain brings relief and renewed industry. A new shoe store opens in Honesdale by Searle Bros. W J Van Keuren moves jewelry to Gardner Bros building next to Deis Meat Market. Relief in Six Hours Kidney Cure advertised with location C M Harris Scranton.
Margaret Williams of Hill Street died early Saturday after a serious illness. She lived in Olyphant about twenty five years and is survived by two daughters Mrs T J Williams and Mrs William Morris. Funeral was yesterday at 4 from her home and burial in Union Cemetery PFL.
A fine rain on Sunday brightened Montrose while a brilliant aurora appeared after a break in clouds and lasted into the night. Scientists must decide if it was a forecast flash or the traditional Northern Lights. Mrs. Titeworth, mother of De Witt Titsworth, provides commentary on the event.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a longtime remedy for teething pain in children. It promises soothing effects, eased gums, and relief from diarrhea, urging buyers to insist on the product and pay twenty five cents per bottle.
Announcement states both large stores will commence October 14 to sell the entire stock. Goods are marked down to first cost with many items priced below cost.
A local advertiser touts a full line of dining room furniture on multiple floors with window suggestions and price examples. They claim $24 reflects about two thirds of actual worth and invite customers to compare rolls cut to fit rooms, asking “What’s the size.”
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