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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1900
Page
3
The Mordenhernh School of Muse and Art will open on Thursday. Examinations and enrollment set for the 10th and 11th in the Carter building, with a September start and plans for admission to the High School next week.
The Democratic primaries determined delegates for the Mind and Fourth legislative districts. Third district convention at Clark's Summit with only opponent Attorney John H. Tanner of Alforge listed. Fourth district features four contenders: R. J. McDormark of Olyphant, Thon Mh, BR. Timlin of Jermyn, T. A. Hendrick of Jermyn, and Hon. Themes Mooney of Carbondale. Mary Drown injured as cyclist David Thomas collided with her at Penn Avenue and Wroning opening the street. she suffered a forehead bruise and shock. Thomas claims he was watching another part of the crowd and did not see where he was going.
In Beranton on Aug 1 1000 Margaret infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W Crom died at 623 Maiden avenue. In Scranton Mrs Sarah Price widow of Thomas Price aged ? years, funeral set for 2 pm at Dotty street with interment Forest Mill cemetery.
W F H Howells of Scranton faced an Alderman Donohue hearing in Wilkes-Barre on forgery and fraud allegations tied to imitating Lydia E Pinkham products. Testimony showed Howells marketed fake patent medicines to druggists, with evidence including counterfeited circulars and dies. bail set at 100 dollars.
Colonel Milchowski of Zurich, veteran of the Polish Revolution, is toasted in a Polish hall on Pitts ton avenue. North eastern Pennsylvania Poles escort him to the event. speakers praise Polish history and future, with songs, prayers, and a banquet at Hotel Terrace. The 77 year old leader, president of Switzerland's national treasury, eyes Poland’s future via diplomacy and plans to travel to Buffalo and Chicago.
Miss Susan Stephens of 154 South Seventh street Paterson New Jersey wed J M Evenshank of Cleveland Ohio on August 24 at St John s parsonage Paterson. Bridesmaid Miss Emna Anderson Groomsman Thomas Studie attended. Reception at uncle Charles Keeny s home followed. The couple departed Saturday for Cleveland where the groom works as a superintendent at Cleveland Iron Works.
Hon. T. Powderly, commissioner general of immigration, arrived from Washington and registered at the Valley House. He will deliver a Labor Day address today at Lake Lodore, with an immense crowd expected to attend.
Rev Dr C M Giffin of Elm Park Methodist Episcopal church delivered a Labor Day sermon stressing peaceful resolution between capital and labor. He criticized strikes and secret organizations, urged mutual trust, and argued wealth comes from work while warning against sensational talk that leads to violence. He cited Proverbs and Ruskin and called for unity among Americans as workers.
A bold sales pitch urges readers to stop spending and start saving. It promises a simple path to financial stability and frames the Savings Department at Traders National Bank, corner of Wyoming and Spruce, as the starting point for a real needy hour turnaround.
Letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for relief from womb trouble and nervous exhaustion. One widow reports eight bottles transformed her ability to work. another woman says the remedies cured symptoms, improving sleep and appetite and prompting recommendations to others.
A rousing discourse extols labor as health and happiness, rebukes idleness, and argues that true honor comes through work. It lauds the American republic for elevating labor and urges enduring applause for workers beyond a single day.
Rev M L Firor urged applying the Golden Rule to the valley mine dispute after miners voiced grievances. He called for mutual understanding, shared sacrifice, and a conference to reach an amicable middle ground amid rising tensions and potential strikes.
Various churches report filled pulpits and post vacation reunions led by notable pastors. Rev O G F Fippo of Philadelphia preaches at Penn Avenue Baptist, while Elm Park hosts a post vacation Methodist rally with Rev George A Cure. The Dauntless Evangelist W O Wil will speak in Pittsburgh in multiple sessions and enroll Anti Saloon League members, claiming about five hundred Luzerne county adherents.
A force of men yesterday replaced the free at the West Lackawanna avenue railroad crossing to ease trolley car passage. Prison fere transfers were moved due to changes being made. Service will run as usual today as heavier rails and better connections reduce danger and wear on the crossing.
Thomas B. Clarke named new general superintendent of the Lackawanna railroad and rescripts changes in the division staff. Alderman John T. Howe, active in Grand Army and Red Men circles, heads to Milwaukee for the Improved Order of Red Men council. Sergeant Bob Deiter, a robust desk sergeant, is highlighted for leadership and athleticism.
In a moment of shared curiosity, several small towns opened their coves to residents and visitors, drawing astonished crowds and prompting reflections on communal wonder and local scenery.
Saturday morning in polio court two prisoners were arrested at the request of Patrolman Parry. Mayor Moir and Thomas Jacoba, described as insane, were the individuals taken into custody.
A patrol report notes Abel Bennett was fined after an incident at Hillside Home where residents complained of nuisance. A separate group named “Wvunke and disordvelivea” received fines for disturbing the public peace.
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