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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1899
Page
3
City notes announce Thomas College reopening for a memorial service at Behoulswir and a Knights of Malta memorial event at 5 p.m. It also lists a final hearing on a personal damage case, a Hephtasophia meeting in Paterson, installation of officers for Abington Commanders No 235, and the funeral of Harry L. Drinker.
Elroy Frank Elroy committed to county jail by Alderman Kasson for unlawfully marrying a near kin. He posted bail before court on Saturday. He resides in Winton and eloped on August 15 with Benjamin Piroy’s 19 year old daughter, a half brother to Elroy, who also lives in Winton. The father pressed charges after the marriage announcement.
Lehigh Valley Railroad offers return tickets from Scranton to Allentown for the fair at a special low rate through Sept 25. A one day $2.60 special applies for tickets on the special train departing Scranton 8:45 AM and returning via the Allentown special train or any regular train the following day, excluding the Mack Diamond Express.
Experienced watchmaker and cales man Rexford M announces the death in Sacranion Bept with funeral Tuesday afternoon from 52 North Lincola Avenue. Mary A. Lee is survived by three children and will be buried at Forest Hill Cemetery following services at her late home. Stocks of details are unclear but the notice lists several relatives and addresses.
Scranton men lead a new ice company formed by consolidating the North Jersey and Tacon Mountain ice firms with the New Jersey ice company and the Marline Tow company. G. P. Kingsbury serves as secretary and treasurer, Monroe Howell of New York as manager, and WW Seranton chairs the enterprise. The venture controls 37000 acres on Pocono waters with lakes and ponds, aiming for a yearly output of about 400000 tons.
The Crystal Hose company will parade with the 40 piece Lawrence band through principal streets this evening to advertise a picnic at Routrd Seeds tomorrow. A concert in front of the Crystal Hoge house will follow with marches and overtures including A Night in Genoa and Hearts and Flowers, by the Lawrence Band.
A Philadelphia prosecution arises as Mrs Emma D Elliott, a noted society figure from Huntingdon Pa, is charged by Rev T N W Irvine rector of St Johns Episcopal with criminal Libel and sued for damages for malicious prosecution. The case stems from a Philadelphia newspaper story last winter alleging misconduct by Irvine based on marital information. Irvine, formerly a resident of this city, filed the actions.
Donnelly a lineman for Central Pennsylvania Telephone was hurt when a 35 foot pole snapped at the base. He fell to the ground near Sterrick Creek Coal breaker and was taken to Scranton by 4 p.m. train with a sprained leg a broken shoulder and facial bruising.
A clash on Wyoming avenue and Epiuee street ends with George Kinback doused by a hose after Evangeliste Nethill and Smith conduct an open fit serving the corner. Lieutenant John Davis intervenes and turns the hose on Kinback as a crowd applauds the officer's defense of the speakers.
A horse pulling a single carriage with Mrs. John Bess and three children on Sumner Avenue was frightened by a trolley on Mulberry near Wheeler and dashed down the street. occupants were thrown clear but only bruised and shaken. horse stopped nearby but wagon damaged beyond repair.
The fifth annual convention of the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Northeastern Pennsylvania began yesterday in a large tent on Jefferson Avenue near Delaware Street in Green Ridge. Attendees filled the public meetings as A. T. D. Jackson of Rochester, Rev. B. D. Whiteside of Pittsburgh, Rev. Lovineski, and others assisted in services.
Only two prisoners appeared in the police court yesterday morning, a light docket for a Sunday. Honey Bellinger was charged as plain drunk and discharged. John Smith, another drunken case, was fined.
Rev Z B Sweet spoke on Woman of the Old Testament in a September series at Simp es ton M E Church. He argued Adam and Eve were equal partners created by God, exposed male dominance as cultural, and urged reinstating woman as Man's helpmeet with shared moral standards and salvation.
Mrs Barnard writes of rapid health regain after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She suffered from bladder trouble dizziness heart fluttering and painful menstruation and credits two bottles with restoring her strength. An Iowa resident praises the remedy for prolapse flow issues and overall recovery after doctor recommendations failed.
Lackawanna announces a complete wage schedule under a mileage system with higher pay for all classes of employees and longer runs to reduce crews. The plan includes detailed rates for engineers firemen brakemen and conductors with provisions for promotions mileage allowances and drill service.
The Monroe County Agricultural Society reported a highly successful fair held Sept. 10. Managers praised the event for smooth operation with no arrests on the grounds during the entire time.
Several churches report sermons yesterday morning led by ministers including Rev. Robert FLY Pierce at Penn Avenue Baptist and Rev. Dao Doty after vacation. Topics ranged from The Decline of the Prayer Meeting to The Wattine Promise Laid and Enter, with offerings for ministerial relief and special music noted.
Estimates cheerfully furnished on electrical and heating work. Offers the most complete line of gas and electric fixtures in the city. Repair work given prompt attention.
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