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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1900
Page
9
Jackson Street church progress described with Rev De Gruchy and a force of young men transforming the auditorium into an attractive room. Details praise new painting, ceiling, and decorative work while noting ongoing improvements and a changed atmosphere.
Reports say the strike remains in effect with no new developments. Workers from Voywieoahio have traveled to Halleton to learn the exact status and will inform local unions on return. Business activity limited but not seriously crippled thus far.
The remains were carried to Holy Cross church for a morning service largely attended. The Mass was celebrated by Rev. WLPL in Donnell, with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers included Frank Mangan, Willican Lally, John Cally, Patrick Wales, John Burke, and Patrick May.Further details note the funeral of Mrs. Willi McBride at St. Patrick's church at 10 o'clock yesterday.
Many sorrowing friends attended a Requiem Mass led by Rev Fran cie Canavan and Rev M B B. The interment occurred at Cathedral cemetery with pallbearers listed. Community plans include Electric City Wheelmen events and renovations on Jackson Street, with a hoped for a lively season and improved facilities.
Fragmentary text hints at a political campaign in West Scranton with uncertain candidates and dates. The piece mentions campaign roles and possible events but provides no clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Miscellaneous town notices report residents traveling for business and visiting friends in New York and Paterson New Jersey. The funeral for George Randall of Tennessee Court is set for Salvation Avenue Hall in Hyde Park this afternoon and burial at Washburn Street cemetery. Louis Lebouls was fined five dollars by Alderman John for an altercation with Tony Mack. Members of the Mail Carriers Club are asked to meet Professor John.
Watkins visits J FR Powell's music store as David M Jones and his family depart for Jersey City to visit friends. Thomas Jones heads to Hinenavon and Will InNake returns home. Morris Watkins and India Mavis arrive in New York after Europe trip while W O Tavis leaves for New York to meet his daughter.
North Scranton notes describe James Golightly entertaining friends at his Parker Street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Golightly, Mr and Mrs William Robeinn, Misses Amelia Moore and Martha Pieres, and several others as birthday refreshments were served.
A benefit ball will be held in Br Marys hall on October for the widow Mrs James Boyd who has six children. Funds raised support her after her husband’s death from injuries in a rock fall at the Brichin shart. Community groups and church members organize the event.
Mrs George Avery and daughter Queeny and Miss Margaret Mitchell of New York est guests at George Mitchel Monroe avenue. Miss Manivie Jones of Olyphant spent yesterday with Mrs W H Carr Green Ridge street. Mr and Mrs Henry Crocker and daughter Carmila attend Wilcox family reunion at Windsor Nice. Mr and Mrs BK OS Prov Green Ridge street returned from visit Knoxville Pa Loy Montgomery Monsey avenue leaves for Gettysburg College. Mr and Mrs Herbert Taylor Capouse avenue returned from Brooklyn where they attended wedding of Mire Willis. Ralph Snowden Sunset avenue leaves for Ithaca N Y to enter Carrell University.
The Central Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting drew good attendance and devotionals were led. Mrs Downing reported the forthcoming state convention in Uniontown Fayette County, with Miss Kaub giving a description of plans. A draft sketch of John Woolley for Prohibition president was presented, and next Tuesday features a criminal meeting with delegate elections and a discussion titled The trouble line.
A farewell reception honored William Barker at the Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church home of Mr and Mrs A G Hewitt. Attendees included James Brennan Patrick Ruane John McAdden and many neighbors, with gifts and tokens for his trip to Maccloy field England to visit his parents.
Janes Brennan of Pearateet, a machinist at Bouch ll machine shop, crushed a finger at a pulley while hoisting a cylinder. Moses Taylor Hospital reports the injury may require manipulation. Patrick Boone of Pittston avenue injured his left hand at Scrafton Axle works when caught under an axle. John McAdden of John’s Church area suffers a head wound after being struck by a falling truck.
The Rushers, the first organized football team, began practice nightly. Members include O'Conner full back Gibbs right half Bonner left half Lavelle quarterback W Boland center Sout left guard M Boland right guard Golden left tackle Platerty right tackle Reap left end Grady right end CConn or elected captain with Flaherts as manager.
The case of Mrs. Anna Helving of Beech street charged with abortion by Miss Livwie Nelson was continued yesterday morning. Deciklon was verdict against Mrs. Helving and she was held to a $1,000 bond for her appearance in court.
The Young People society of Cedar Avenue Christ Lutheran plans a social on Wednesday September 26 on William Blechert’s lawn at 6 Eliniect with tickets for refreshments. Cornell Noses and Junio Hitler of the United American Mechanics organize preparations for an antiwar anniversary and Germania hall event on Verder Avenue. Scranton Rangers rehearse weekly in Athletic hall led by Medempwrist Mathers of New York. At St John’s church on Fig street vigil grows with fervor as nightly prayers and lessons draw women and children to teachings of the fathers.
Names from Hickory tree Lebanon Newark Allen and nearby areas appear in a traveling note. Individuals include Willum Relelg Jacob Poli Mrs Charles Hieber Newied Frania and Joe ie Viele with families and friends visiting multiple counties and cities over recent days.
A fragment notes a product named Grain-O placed in grocery stores as a pure grain drink. It claims to ease delicate stomachs and to taste like coffee while costing less, at about 13 cents per package.
Members of the Principals' Round Table held the front meeting after noon in the High school and elected officers for the school year.
The new high school committee includes President Prof PD A Stone Secretary Prof W H Williams and committee members Prof Wf S Haw ler Miss Josephine D Lees and Miss Annie Ov The Monday programme covered informal discussion on janitor duties and how supplies should be kept and distributed The discussion will resume at the next meeting on the second Monday in October.
The receiving vault at Dunmore cemetery nears completion after three months of work. Built with massive stone blocks weighing eight to fourteen tons each and twenty four feet long, the structure blends with its surroundings. Six compartments inside will store bodies until weather permits interment at the usual burial plate.
Treasurer August Wahlers schedules a janitors and school orders event on Wednesday afternoon at borough building. St Stephens Knights of Malta plan an informal dance at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows hall tomorrow. Reports from Detour show minimal street loitering and steady saloon patronage decline. Announcements include the engagement of Henri Eisan to Patek Cut, with Mr and Mrs Bovard hosting. Miss Margery Wilkolage is recovering, Dorias Mien substitutes at Not building. Mrs Anne Digit will host from home of the Hivehien. Miss Patelyk Conroy of Freeholt Avenue plans a morning wedding. A high requiem mass will be held at St Mary’s church with burial rites in Bi, Muty’s Cwiliably.
The twenty fifth annual fair and exhibition of the Wyoming County Agricultural Society opens tomorrow with livestock and produce exhibits. Highlighted events include harness horse races, the Grown Race with a £30 prize, a 2.27 pace for horses, and a double team race. Local urban and suburban crowds are expected to attend all-day events at the fairgrounds.
The Wyoming County Agricultural Society plans three Friday trotting and running races with purses of 4 20 and 9 dollars. Entries range from nine to fourteen per pace as Tunkhodnock and nearby areas boast strong horseflesh. The Tribune will provide daily coverage from the fair grounds and race course.
A stagecoach was halted on a curve near Downeville by a highwayman who threatened driver Lawrence Gaffney with a double barreled shotgun. Passenger Editor Eschbacher of the Mountain Messenger dropped out and surrendered $30 before the bandit fled. The incident drew a sheriff’s posse. the coach’s express box yielded nothing of value.
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