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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1898

Page

6

Day's Doings of North Scranton

James Gilgalion a Von Storch colliery laborer was injured by a roof fall while loading a coal car. He was pinned but extricated by fellow workers and taken home by mine ambulance with bruises and contusions to chest and head. recovery expected. A farewell party for Robert Cuthbertson of the Thirteenth and a bicyclist's quick presence avoided a serious accident.

von Storch Edmund Thomas Robert Cuthbertson James Gilgalion Gilgalion Kegger Avenue

Harrow Escape Averts Serious Injury for Wayne Ave Boy

Edmund Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs William Thomas of Wayne Avenue, narrowly escaped severe injury when his foot was caught on a dray wheel as he clung to a wagon outside his home. He suffered a painful ankle wrench and shock but avoided further harm.

Edmund William Thomas Wayne Avenue Young Thomas Undertaker Jones Young Thomaye

Soldier Joins Thirteenth at Camp Meade After Farewell

Robert Cuthbertson reports for duty with Company H of the Thirteenth at Camp Meade. He leaves with seven days of fur lough and a farewell reception at his parents' Von Storch Avenue home. Attending were numerous relatives and friends, including Mr. Tone and Miss Cuthbertson, among others.

Robert Cuthbertson Camp Meade von Storch Avenue Messrs Charles Tone Joseph Rone Crad Clarves Thomas Laird David Laird Robert Ikman Edgar Wartshorn Samuel Hartshorn Frank Smith David Nicholas John Evans Thomas Oden James Goakley Lizzie Cuthbertson Sarah Anderson Katie Powell Alice Hartahorn Alice Laird Mary Cuthbertson Lena Stout Mary Atherton Jennie Kelly Mary Marvey Edith Jones Bella Wrightson Mary Wrightson Mia. Nicholson Oakley

Carpenter William Smith Escapes Runaway Vehicle

William Smith of Wayne Avenue jumped from a runaway vehicle yesterday and escaped a serious accident. A carpenter by trade, he was on his way when the incident occurred.

William Smith Wayne Avenue Smith

Bicycle accident on West Market Street

While descending West Market street, the bicycle rider lost control as the chain failed, slipping to the ground but landing on his feet. A guide bus Dike diverted to the sidewalk, escaping with little damage and no serious injuries.

West Market Street Smith Mother Earth

Local court actions and community notices in brief

Magistrate Roberts bail set for Mr and Mrs Patrick Cavanaugh on assault and threats complaint by Thomas Connor of Putnam street. David Reese charged with assault by wife. bail $150. Malicious mischief charges against Oliver Cromwell Alvin White and Joseph Fox. Various notices list travels births visits and local events including trips to Epihamy college and a picnase in Frear's grave on Sept 3.

Patrick Cavanaugh Roberts Thomas Connor Putnam Street David Reese Rust Market Street Oliver Cromwell Alvin White Joseph Fox Bridget Franey Brick Avenue William F. Tturke Buffalo N. Y Burke Jones Street A. F. O' Boyle Susquehanna County T. D. Lewis Connell Frear John Burke William Healey James J. May Epihamy College Baltimore Rex T. J. Thomas Wilkes-Barre Seth Smith Hill Street T. D. Lewis Cornell United American Mechanics Thomas E. Jones Thomas FE. Jones Storrs Burton Stevens North Main Avenue Lake Fannie Shipman Nellie Tuttle Diamond Avenue Hawley Felix Miller Theodore Street Weet Ridge Stephen Middleton Lake Winola W. Fe, Wolfe Kathryn Church Avenue Nanticoke Merwick Nellie Duggan West Market Street Carbondale Sydney Lewis Leggett’s Creek Taylor Margaret Jeremiah Belles R. J. Luddon Newport Northampton County

Remains of Private Sylvester Dettrick Return Home

The body of Private Sylvester Dettrick of Company F arrived with his parents from Philadelphia after dying of typhoid fever at a Philadelphia hospital. He had been ill two weeks after the Thirteenth Regiment arrived at Mount Gretna and had undergone an operation before returning to camp. He was the first in his company to die, with his brother Willie now ill at camp. The funeral is set for Friday morning with burial in Dunmore cemetery.

Sylvester Dettrick Philadelphia Abram Dettrick Deitrick Mount Gretna Company F Willie Deitrick Dunmore Cemetery

Rev M H Mill and wife visit from Scranton to St Johnsburg

The Rev M H Mill former pastor of St. David's Episcopal church visits with his wife. He now serves at St Andrew's church St Johnsburg Vermont a town of about 7000 with no saloons and few foreigners. Mill preached three Sundays at St Martins Raynor near Philadelphia during vacation and plans to fill his pulpit at St Andrew's next Sunday.

M. H. Mill St. David's Episcopal Church St. Johnsburg Vt St. Andrew's Church St. Johnsburg New England Scranton Mill Hartford Conn Pennsylvania St. Martin's Church Raynor Philadelphia Lancaster

Seth Stanton Family Holds Eleventh Reunion at Diehl Home

The Seth Stanton family met on Hampton Street Tuesday for its eleventh reunion. Levi Stanton delivered the annual address. Officers elected were President L B Stanton Vice President W H Diehl and Secretary Mrs W H Diehl. The next reunion will be at Levi Stanton’s home in Eudle Pennsylvania.

Seth Stanton W. H. Diehl Hampton Street Levi Stanton L. B. Stanton Mra Eudle

Flag raising at John Smith home honors Peace established

A flag raising will be held tomorrow at 7 PM at the home of John Smith on North Filmore Avenue. Attorney George L. Peek will chair the exercises with addresses by W. Gaylord Thomas, John R. Edwards, and Wallace G. Moser. Mrs Gideon Moser’s Sunday school class of Simpson M E church will host a lawn social afterward.

Philadelphia Stanton John Smith Filmore Avenue A. Camp West Side F. 5. Bell George L. Peek W. Gaylord Thomas John R. Edwards Wallace G. Moser Gideon Moser Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church

Patriotic Order Sons of America Smoker Planned

Camp 333 will hold a smoker after the meeting next Tuesday evening. Mr David J. Davis will add to the occasion by delivering the competitive oration praised at the recent state convention. All camps are invited to attend.

Patriotic Order Sons of America David J. Davis

Mrs Bell Injured In Foster House Accident

Mrs. F. E. Bell of Foster formerly Miss Anna Harels met a serious accident at her home when a boiler of hot water toppled onto her. She suffered internal injuries and scalds, life was despaired of, but her brother William Harris reports she is now improving after returning from Foster.

F. E. Bell Foster Anna Harels William Harris North Hyde Park Avenue

Local Social Notes From Pittsburg and Surroundings

Mrs. Spencer and Miss Reba Thomas of Pittsburg visit Mrs. D. M. Jones in South Malin avenue. James Peters and family from Fourteenth street vacation two weeks with friends in Albany New York. Emma Thomas leaves for New York on business. Jennie Morgan returns from Asbury Park. Margaret Grossmann departs for Wayne County Alabama. Davis from South Main returns from Lake Winola. Millie Gleason visits uncle Frank Gleason on Fourteenth street. Cora Fiddy of Shamokin returns from grandmother Mrs. Hughes on South Hyde Park avenue. Mary Frans home from Atlantic City. Mrs. Boldry at Asbury Park. Private George Thomas on furlough. Bert James to visit Toronto Canada. Mrs. Engle returns from Ashland.

Spencer Reba Thomas Pittsburg D. M. Jones South Malin Aenue James Peters Walter Ruth Fourteenth Street Albany N.Y Emma Thomas Sadie Place New York Jennie Morgan North Filmore Avenue Asbury Park Margaret Grossmann Tafayette Street Wayne County Davis South Main Avenue Lake Winola Millie Gleason Dickson City Frank Gleason Cora Fiddy Shamokin Joseph Hughes South Hyde Park Avenue Mary J. Frans Washburn Street Atlantic City Frederick Boldry George Thomas Bert James North Bromley Avenue Toronto Canada Engle Ashland

Kidney health urged as Bright's disease risk rises

An article warns that kidneys failing to stay healthy may lead to Bright's disease and other illnesses as toxins accumulate in blood. It recommends Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a stimulant to cure or prevent kidney issues. The piece also notes local residents returning from travels and visits, listing several names and towns such as Washburn Street, Asbury Park, Clifford, Westport Connecticut, and Lake Winola.

Dog bite mars wheel ride from Duryea

William Gray of the Sloan was bitten ten by a dog while riding from Duryea on Tuesday evening. Dr. Beddoes treated the wound.

William Gray Sloan Duryea Beddoes St. Patrick's Henry Noche Lafayette Street Washburn Street James A. Evans Hyde Park Avenue Sumner Avenue

Independent milk dealers vow price rise in Scranton area

In South Scranton Independent Milk Dealers convened at Hotel Rosar to respond to Scranton Dairy Co plans for seven cent per quart milk. They resolved to match competition and raise prices to seven cents, with members listed including Peter Rosar and J. J. Tierney.

Hotel Rosar Scranton Dairy Company Peter Rosar K. John Mack Michael Harrell Thomas Hawkins

Accident at Home Leaves Man with Deep Wound

Robert Levert of 420 Willow Street suffered a severe forehead cut after losing grip on a well crank. The crank spun rapidly, striking him as he attempted to halt it. He fainted and was found by a family member. Dr Kolb treated the injury, requiring seven stitches.

Robert Levert Willow Street Levert Litthe

Boy Lost by Cedar Avenue Found Safe at Home

Patrolman George Jones reunited 6 year old Elmer Williams with his family after the boy wandered with older youths from 316 Haslam court West Side. The child knew printer Mr Kohnstamm of R King & Co nearby, who helped him until the patrolman found his home safe and sound.

George Jones Elmer Williams Cedar Avenue Haslam Court Kohnstamm

Soldier Joseph Geiger Improves at Camp Alger

Joseph Geiger of Company H Thirteenth Regiment stationed at Camp Alger is improving after removal from Dunn Loring to Cedar Avenue. Dr Kolb reports the patient able to sit up and a complete restoration to health is insured.

Joseph Geiger Camp Alger Tribune Dunn Loring Cedar Avenue Dr. Kolb

Miss Van Nort to Lead Sunday Gospel Meeting

Miss Van Nort secretary of the South Side Young Women's Christian association returns from a two weeks vacation. She will lead the gospel meeting Sunday afternoon. The association plans an outing at Nay Aug park on Thursday September 8.

Miss van Nort South Side

Notable Cedar Avenue Families Vacationing in New York Area

Mrs Charles J Conrad and daughter Edna of Cedar avenue are spending vacations in New York City and Far Rockaway. Mr and Mrs Michael Kramer and children of Cedar avenue have returned from a visit to New York City. The condition of Mrs James Kewaler has shown little change. Mrs F L Terppe of Cedar avenue is slowly recovering from illness at Lake Sheridan. Jacob Roser and daughter Lizale of Alder street are visiting New York City. Misses Gertie and Lizale Tischler of Pittston and Miss Voght of Wilkes Barre stay with George S Miller on Hickory street. Peter Schumaker of Beech street is recovering from typhoid fever.

Charles J. Conrad Edna Cedar Avenue New York City Far Rockaway Michael Kramer James Kewaler Hia F. L. Terppe Lake Sheridan Jacob Roser Lizale Alder Street Gertie Lizale Tischler Pittston Miss Voght Wilkes- Barre George 8. Miller Hickory Street Peter Schumaker Beech Street

Woman's Christian Temperance meeting at Green Ridge library

The Woman's Christian Temperance union plans a 3 PM meeting at Green Ridge library with officer elections and a superintendent’s report to be read. Mrs Smalley of Mill City visits Green Ridge. Ridgeways depart for Middletown for a funeral. Many locals attend the West End Wheelmen race meet in Wilkes Barre tomorrow.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Green Ridge New York City West End Wilkes-Barre Professor Schimpff Marion Street Honesdale Lizzie Brant Fordham Street Wayne County Lizzie Palmer Adams Avenue Brooklyn N. Y Maud Holgate Avoca Ossenbaugh Capouse Avenue Harriet Parsons Henry Hartwick New York Street Pheebe Jean Stewart Penn Avenue Montrose

Surprise party honors Miss Anna Albright in Dunmore

Miss Anna Albright of Harrisburg, guest of sister Mrs Edward Swartz, received a late evening surprise party with refreshments served at 11 90. Attendees included Anna Young Anna Albright Anna Powell Mae Pinnell Jennie Sheer Emma Ludwig Blanche Harper Cora DeVegiard Stella Woodward Myrtle Burns Marjory Eden Lelia Ross Lois Simpson Genevieve Belsecker Harry Harper George Cowald Thomas Hughes Harry Stevens Harry Ives William Sengraves Clarence DeHow William Dunn Davis Charles Brown Henry Bloer and Herman Ludwig.

Anna Albright Harrisburg Edward Swartz Church Street Anna Young Anna Powell Mae Pinnell Jennie Sheer Emma Ludwig Blanche Harper Cora DeVegiard Stella Woodwird Myrtle Burns Marjory Eden Lelia Ross Lois Simpson Genevieve Belsecker Harry Harper George Oawald Thomas Hughes Harry Stevens Harry Ives William Sengraves Clarence DeHow William Dunn Mr. Davis Charles Brown Henry Bloer Herman Ludwig May Horan Madison Avenue Lancaster Millersville State Normal School W. T. Loveland Webster Avenue BE. W. Bishop South Blakely Street Boston Miass Bishop Blanche O'Keefe Wilkes. Barre Reuben Dainty Pitteton

Obituary notices for Hamm Helier Ridgeway Mayer present

Irene Hamm infant child of Charles Hamm of 10 South Washington died yesterday funeral tomorrow at 29 o clock. Lydia Helier daughter of Charles Helier of 727 Cedar avenue died last night funeral arrangements to be made today. Allen Ridgeway of Middletown NY brother of Police Sergeant Ridgeway died Tuesday at age 7. George Mayer son of Emil Mayer of 102 Maple Street died yesterday funeral today at 2 Interment at German Catholic cemetery No 6.

Irene Hamm Charles Hamm South Washington Avenue Lydia Charles Helier Cedar Avenue Allen Ridgeway Middletown Ridgeway Boranten George Mayer Emil Mayer Maple Street

Murphy Died in Beranton Interment in Cathedral Cemetery

Mindvet Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs John Murphy of 6 Orchard Street Ma ner Priday died August 31. Interment will be in Cathedral Cemetery.

Also Mentioned on This Page

North Scranton James Gilgallon Globe Warehouse Chilly Fvening West Scranton Sylvester Deitrick Will Clarke Penn Ave Scranton,Pa Apter Bright George Engle W. T. Davis Della Evans Clifford Gertie John Decker's Court Westport Evan Davis Washington, D. C John Edinger Marie Evins Jonesville, Pa William Campbell Walter Jones Lucky Lost Boy Geiger W. Co. A Wonas Long Munser McClure Tovar E. P. Roe Amelia Barr Frank Stockton Jonas Long's Jonas Long Greater Scranton Dunmore Lyceum Theatre Eee Burgunder Ong Labor Day Sept Clara Thropp Duke of York's London Mr. Ubas Throp Matilda Leopold Jordan Willy Nilly Tilly Clara Clover Clara Dainty Hal Hal Academy OF Music Furconor. & Reis Lesseca LUNG Manager Grattan Donnelly Russia Fy Mack Lillian Lalabee Harry C. Gibson Comedia Lie Spring Lake Beach, N. Vv Ocean Front Long Branch Monmouth House Spring Lake Beach N. J BH. Yard M. Clark, M'g'r Bollera Morgan Spruce St THE Dickson Mfg CO Seranton and Wilkes- Barrera General Office Scranton, Pa Mathew Brow Oy HC Sanderdee Druggists Lackawanna Lumber Go.,anufacturers OF GANG Mili.s Cross Fork Potter Co Buffalo and Susquehanna Mina Potter County Coudersport Port Alleneny General Office—Board of Trade Gaiety Theater Davis Opera Mouse Rose Sydell NEW York Hotels St. Denis Broadway Eleventh &T Grace Church William Taylor Westminster Hotel Sixteenth St Irving Place I. D. Crawford Wanamakers Blegel Cooper Albert 11Th ST University Place
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