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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1897
Page
7
Local notes report a Scranton High School football injury, a postponed G A R inspection, travel to New York, ordination and first mass in Scranton, a funeral, church activities, a women’s synod delegation, and a forthcoming city directory by L. F. Powderly and M. Horan with publication in about three months.
A minstrel named Dick Marrington attempted to force entry at Davie Helmont’s residence in South Church Street. He was seized by Officer Gilby as Lewis of the same street suffered a stab wound to the abdomen from a prison knife. Dr. Malley treated Lewis. Marrington was jailed at the city prison and later taken to Scranton. The 28 year old contortionist banjo player had resided in the city about two months and frequented local saloons.
The St Boniface society held a meeting Sunday afternoon in Caledonian hall. John Hansen, retiring treasurer, reported a sick benefits fund around $500. They vote to support 26 for the German literature professorship at the Catholic University in Washington. Newly elected officers were installed: President Joseph Khurita, Vice President Henry Hensehnuder, Recording Secretary Gue Neisin, Financial Secretary Bernard Rickhauser, Treasurer John Krantzmarsh, J Sontag. Trustees Andrew Kvants and Joseph Carl.
A large number of friends attended the funeral of Cyril Hughes the little son of P Y Hughes on Sunday afternoon. The mourners proceeded to Ft Nase cemetery at 2 o clock. Many floral offerings were placed. Pall bearers were James Fox Christopher Quinn Michael Loftus Martin Gallagher Henry McKenna and Martin McDonough. Flower bearers were Edward McKenna James Loftus Willie Fox and Thomas Flannery.
Fidelity Conclave IM Improved Order of Heptasophs announces payment of two thousand dollars to the widow of Charles W. Mine who died in October. J Campbell treasurer and C A Cave secretary state the prompt payout occurred in under fifteen days, praising order management.
D J Duncan former superintendent of the Traction company in this city is in town and receives a warm welcome from many friends. He is now superintendent of the Traction company at Pattsville.
Captain and Mrs B B Morris of Scranton visited yesterday. Miss Emma Fickenger and Miss Viola Fickenger of Chicago visited Mr and Mrs Frederick Elbrecht on Spring street. City Treasurer P F Conner, thought to have typhoid fever, is improved after a physician consult Saturday. Rose Argonia of Scranton visited Miss Mary Maxwell. Mrs Wagner of Wilkes Barre and Mrs William DeWitt and Miss Carrie Wagner of Scranton visited Michael Kelly on South Main Street. County Commissioners Giles Roberts and John Demuth of Scranton were in the city yesterday. Will Crago of Scranton spent Sunday with his mother on Salem Avenue. At the football game at Alunini park.
An old frontier era advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for consumption bronchitis and general weakness. The copy claims it purifies blood aids digestion builds flesh and nerve health, urging readers to buy at medicine stores and avoid substitutes. It includes patient testimonials and cautions about constipation and internal cleanliness.
A garbled passage discusses endorsements for Schach and Horn, urging resistance to McKinles and other figures. It appears to urge scrutiny of agents connected to Ryan and to vote against them, but details and identities are unclear.
The remains of Miss Mary Ie O Malley were laid out in a white casket in the family home on Dunmore Street before a large throng. A 9 26 a.m. funeral procession moved to Br Dutrion's church for a requiem mass, with Rev J. MM Smonher delivering the sermon and John T. Wathing providing music. Pallbearers and Maher Hower bearers are named, with many relatives and friends traveling from Scranton Archbald Pottsville Avoca and beyond for the service and reception at the McAndrew home on Lackawanna Street. The notice also mentions local entertainment and social events in town.
Residents and neighbors filled the Fifth Street residence for the late Mrs. George Morrin's funeral conducted by Rev. J. M. Lloyd of the Welsh Wantist church. Pallbearers named, interment at Forest Home Cemetery.
Attendees gathered for the funeral of Mrs. George Morris of this place. The Junior Republican club of the second ward convened at Martin's hotel with strong turnout. Liszle Williams of Hyde Park visited friends over the Sabbath. John Jarret, staying with Mr and Mrs Morgan D Lewis, departed for Youngstown Ohio to reside permanently. William Avera of Providence spent Sunday in town.
Mr and Mrs W A Akers and daughter Georgia return to Chicago after visiting at Mr and Mrs B M Rower's home. J Taylor departs for New York. Warappa Tribe degree team will visit Washtella Tribe next Wednesday to confer on three members and hold a banquet after. Mrs F Kiser of Towanda visits Mr and Mrs F A Peck. Congregational meeting at First Presbyterian okays thanks to Prof C L Arnold and helpers for a musical fund raiser. Republican rally planned at Mel Haven hall with speakers. Alonay Hateh Electro Photo Muelen! company event at Methodist Eipiskepel church tomorrow evening.
Mize Allee Tiarron studies millinery at Jenkins Morria on Spyres Street. Mrs Edward Britton of Scranton and her sister Mrs John Netlind are mentioned while Mrs Filwaard Treatrix recovers from illness. John Johnson breaker work nears completion. The Rev T Cook, formerly here, preaches two sermons at Primitive Methodist Church in Williamstown. Ladies' Aid plans Thanksgiving turkey supper with meeting at Myre Harry Simim's home on Coarmalt Street. Isabella and Mare EF Wrighton of Green Ridge visit town. Mrs William Thorpe visits friends in Dunmore Sunday.
On Wednesday evening a large Republican rally will be held at Lindes ball with speeches by Horn 1 3 Snyder of Lehizhj John R. Jones Thistrials Attorney and F W Fileitz John M Harris The campaign issues of theory and intelligence will be discussed A Japanese lecturer Vellard Cikine spoke at the Lutheran church Saturday on Japan and the war A. d. Mullen was presented with a gold temperance blade in recognition of favors by White Oak mine employers This gift comes amid serious illness in Mr Mullen's case
The piece accuses the Bryan faction of planning to smear Republicans with charges and stir desertions to weaken the party in an off year. It warns such tactics would aid a leftward shift in national campaigns and hinder McKinley, Congress, and sound money. The caller urges vigilance against the scheme.
A Democratic mass meeting will be held in Davie's Opera house Wednesday evening. A Republican mass meeting is set for Thursday evening at Davis' Opera house with speeches by John F Reynolds John K R Farr John F Scrage and John J Snyder. The Holy Name society will receive holy communion next Sunday. An in town visit by Mrs Hennesy and daughter Mary is noted along with local illnesses and a 5 year old child recovering from pneumonia. The local football team beat Carbondale 4 to 0. An 1897 illness anecdote praises Houi s Sarsaparilla and Hood s Pills as remedies.
The board of trade publication committee reports a plan to curb fake advertising schemes. It urges printing a preamble and resolution on member cards and distributing copies to members, with contract safeguards and rates disclosure to prevent favoritism.
Chicago October reports indicate a second Luetgert murder trial may begin this week as State's Attorney Denewa vows to keep the calendar moving. The defense seeks continuances while both sides prepare new and previously submitted evidence for a rapid but possibly shorter trial before Judge Morton or another judge.
An advertisement highlights a broad selection of watches offered at close figures, showcasing a range of styles and sizes to attract buyers seeking current trends at affordable prices.
Trains leave Scranton for New York and East with multiple departures at 6 465 and 10 00 a m. Easton Trenton Philadelphia and South trains at 6 15 6 00 and 10 20 a m 12 00 and 3 p m Washington and way stations 2 46 p m Tobyhanna accommodation 6 10 p m and Buffalo connections via Niagara 6 45 p m. Also Nicholon Elmira Utica Ithaca Northumberland Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore and Washington routes with various times 6 0 10 20 a m 1 55 and 6 40 p m. Par Kingston at 1 40 p m. Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches available on alcove trains. Details from ML Smith District Passenger Agent depot ticket office.
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