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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1897
Page
10
Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at Shannon & Co North Main Street will receive prompt attention from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. There were relatives but none of the named McCarthy families knew the man who was killed here in Lackawanna County Carbondale.
The city schools show strong attendance with 2178 pupils enrolled by Saturday and expected to rise next week. Except for Miss Morricon’s room at No 7, most classrooms have space, with likely need for another room in the building. Enrollment totals by school list centralized figures and indicate overall growth.
Miss Maggie Watkins of South Wyoming street had a close call after saturating wood for a fire with kerosene. A flame flashed up when lit, burning her face hands and hair. Injuries are painful but not necessarily serious, serving as a warning about kerosene use.
Remains of John McCarthy killed Thursday night were buried Saturday in St. Rose's cemetery. The Purple Undertaking company handled the body from their mortuary. Despite search efforts no relatives could be located and Poor Director Loftus of Fel ton township ordered the burial after messages to Wilkes-Barre and other places.
At Alderman Glenn's last week Adam Bush of Richmondale prosecuted two cases. Theodore Yankovk faced larceny and perjury charges after entering bail for appearance. John Yakovitch faced similar charges in a separate larceny perjury case.
Thursday evening local social to be held in Watts hall with music by Professor Rennie. The community notes list residents returning home from Scranton and nearby towns, including Miss Stella Hunter at Crystal Lake and Miss Grace Gorman from New York, plus staff movements and travel to and from Pitts ton and Dunmore.
Yesterday afternoon at 3 30 o clock the funeral of Thomas Hoskins was held after his death on Friday. A large crowd paid tribute as the remains were taken to the Presbyterian church for services conducted by the Reverend.
Olyphant Browns third baseman John Cleary starred as Mauch Chunk defeated Century Wheelmen of Philadelphia 26 to 7 at Mauch Chunk Saturday. Also notes funeral services for Samuel Treasure and local moves include arrests and social visits around town.
A large group of friends surprised Mrs. James Pryor at her home on Thursday evening. A Citizens Band concert followed on C D Winters lawn featuring marching pieces and overtures. An outdoor concert was planned for J J Place in Mayfield with a program of marches overtures solos and vocal numbers.
Jone and Dance Piccaninnies and other acts will headline the Hypworth League program in Sunday School rooms on Friday evening September 17. Mr M J Watch departs today for Georgetown University studies. Fr B Gendall leaves tomorrow for a course at Syracuse University. Naboth goes today to Drew Theological Seminary. Mrs M J Egan returns from a visit in Minooka.
Borough schools resume with nearly the same teaching corps as last term. Community notes include Emblem division meeting at Van Horn's hall, Miss Susie Harris leaving Beech for Moscow to teach, and a grand Seronton social at Webers rink on Wednesday with music by Prof B Johnson.
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