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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1898
Page
9
A dispute on Van Storch avenue over tenant removal of household goods led to a melee as landlord and tenant clashed with bystanders, stones and clubs used. Police arrived after a large crowd formed. The tenant prevailed in removing the goods and warrants likely to be issued by Alder man Roberta for several participants.
Injuries from a mule kick leave Reobett Filiam unconscious and in pain after a groin impact in the Von Stureh mine. He is carried to the surface then home on Gardner Avenue where physician John Kane treats him for a possible serious injury.
Friends from Wayne avenue and Cowles hardware store announce the marriage of Mise Mattie Jones and David Evans. The ceremony was performed by Rev J Avans of Firer Welch Fheptist church. The couple will reside on Wayne avenue.
Rev. C. Phillips will relate in the Welsh Calvinistic church tomorrow. After the sermon in the morning the Lord's supper will be celebrated at Providence Welsh Congregational church. At 6 o clock in the evening an English service will be held when Rev.
W. Davies, Marietta College graduate, will preach tomorrow at North Matin Avenue Baptist Church Kiev. Watkine, from Pitteton, also preaches in the morning as the choir plans The Crown That He Gave hymn. Evening sermon by New Charles Pioneer of Green Ridge. Bible school at 29. The Young People’s society meets Tuesday.
Mrs Clarence Breele visits after Philadelphia, Sev enty-first New York volunteers return from Santiago. Mary P Davies resumes Bucknell studies. Presbytery meetings in Troy Pa. Towanda visitors to Sid nex Herwoodl. Bertha C Wathing back to Bucknell. Carrie Huff visits Allentown. Mrs Nordick visiting New Milford. Mrs Smith returns home from Rochester. John Gunnen to Elmira. Nellie and Margaret Purcell visit Lixalico Higgins. David Evans of Ninth Regiment on furlough. Kate Powell from Lagerne hagues. John Wright home from Company Mende on furlough. Dor Sanders hosts parents from Wilkes-Barre. Alderman Pidler ill. racing works. Infant of Codwellimnan and Mrs Mortis Morrie dies. burial in Chin chilla. St Vincent de Paul society to count chal in St Marys hall. Evans furlough with parents on Wayne avenue. Primitive Methodist Children Jubilee Day Oct 10. West lectured by Prof. West. Cumberland band social in St Marys hall. Anthracite Wheelmen social last night after meeting. Providence conclave of Heptasophs to meet in Peoner & Chappell tall Thesday.
Washington Camp No 343 Patriotic Order Four of America marks its tenth anniversary in West Scranton. Charter members and officers named. camp now 180 members with a past record of ritual burials and service in the World War era. Track work along Delaware Lackawanna route described.
The Scranton Street Railway plans increase in North Main avenue traffic by linking West Scranton via a new route. Earlier attempts to cross the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks failed, leaving passengers to cross by lake. A large tract opened for development now links back to the Tripp homestead, with North Main avenue access widened to serve a growing residential area.
Two letters tell of dramatic recoveries from uterine ulcers and womb drift aided by Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Lizzt Beventy of Lowell Massachusetts reports life saving relief after physicians failed, while Astor Truowperay of Ellenburgh Center New York credits the remedy with curing severe leg paralysis, loss of appetite, and mobility issues after childbirth.
Martin Heffron of Lugurne Street worked as a nipper at Hampton mines. He was badly hurt Thursday morning when opening a door for a loaded car. He fell after a swinging crane or tool struck him, leaving a severe head wound and minor injuries to the neck and face. He was taken home for treatment.
The funeral for the late Hiram Stark Woes bel was held yesterday afternoon at 212 North Main Avenue. Rev. H. F. Matthews of Scranton Street Baptist Church conducted the services. Remains were viewed after and taken to Bowes Funeral Home where interment occurred. Pallbearers were William Meclaye John Owens William Freeman Randolph Jones William Frink and Charles Corless Sr.
A regular meeting of the Plymouth Congregational Church choir was held last evening in the church lecture room. The officers elected for the ensuing term include President David Hughes Secretary Edward Davis Treasurer Dean Mhoam or PT Dicker, Abracian chorister hh. Evans Mae Evans organist.
Mrs Dow Musthes and her son of Binghamton N Y have returned home after visiting Mr Frank Early of North Bromley Miss Hezekiah Peters of North Fil Mime Yegue and Milton Kingsbury of Shickshinns with relatives Mrs Lewis wife of Chief of Fire Department is recovering from a serious illness.
Albert Davis leaves Clarke Bros clothing dept to work at Kramer Bros clothiers. Morgan Drentels quits Jonas Long’s to join Boyle & Mucklow. Morgan Jenkinen, long hospital inmate, returns home per Tukely poor board. David J. Delies seeks Wesewar candidacy for Fourth ward. Sorin of Temperance to meet at Evans’ hall South Main this evening at five sharp.
Minooka auntie Philbin an attaché of the United States marine corps at Mare Island San Francisco works to hit old fate? Vveurv absent. The funeral of Patrick McDoniewh was held at Trinity... on Main Street Torrmont. Burial at Mountola Catholic Cemetery Aly. Michael Millett of Plutalwry visiting friends on Main Street. St Joseph's society met in regular session. The Loreal team and the South Side team will be the opposing clubs on home grounds. O'Neill brothers will do the battery work for the representative nine.
Local critics led by Mary Kimminger allege councilmen and ward politicians seek to push a spring bond vote to fund a sewer project. They claim contractors delayed sewer work to aid the ordinance campaign while funds would be redirected to North Main avenue paving. Organizing to oppose the bond is to begin soon with a broad local coalition.
Crowded Cedar avenue YWCA rooms hosted a Northfield themed event marking the fall and winter season. Delegates from South Scranton and central city branches spoke on conference highlights and upcoming plans. A trolley ride for mentors and a Gospel meeting led by Mary Thompson of New Yorkers Volunteers of America are scheduled.
A man named Hoffman, described as a night watchman at the Lackawanna Steel Company works on South Washington Avenue, was found near the foundry with fatal injuries around 1 o’clock yesterday morning. Police and investigators contacted Hoffman's colleagues at the plant.
Advertised asthma cure by Dr K Schiffmann with testimonials from users including Humber, sold by Matthews Brothers Drug Store and others. Claims immediate relief, reduced spasms, and free expectoration. available in packages for 50 cents and 1 dollar or mailed postpaid from St. Paul Minnesota.
In a daylight assault three men sprang from behind a pile of iron and beat Hoffman severely. They kicked his head and face, leaving him unconscious. He regained consciousness later, walked home, then needed a physician. Motives remain unclear. no shop intrusion occurred and Hoffman knows of no probable attacker.
Councilman Robert Robinson received a cablegram from his mother confirming that she, a daughter Lenchan and sons Otto and Ken Win have arrived safely at Lautercken Germany from Carlsbad Auvettia. Miss Hobbeon, once alarmingly ill at Carlsbad, is improving and expected to fully recover. The party plans to return home Tuesday next week.
Misses Theresa and Anna Gibbons of Pittston Avenue hosted a dancing party in Pharmacy Hall last night in honor of their cousin Thomas Casey of Company D Thirteenth Regiment who is home on furlough. A large number of representative young people attended and enjoyed the event.
John Hehn, tied to yesterday’s arrest warrants, was arraigned before Adermin Lents and released for a further hearing as names of accomplices remain unclear. The Century Hose company met in special session, and local figures like J George Fruehan plan to study medicine in Philadelphia. Andrew Hayes returns on furlough. others travel or change jobs with local firms and societies.
Mrs T BR Melintocl of Jefferson avenue is spending a few days in Philadelphia. Mrs B S Lewis of Marion street visits in serloely WL Mr and Mrs Nelson Garrett of Samerson avenue are in Honesdale. Albert Barry of the United States Engineers stationed at Porto Rico is home on no furlough. Chorge Lugden of Capoose avenue was appointed by the court Wednesday as one of the line viewers on a road in Jefferson township. The New Government club will hold its regular meeting at Nettleton's hall this evening.
The Crystal Hose Wagon, badly damaged in a collision with the Photonix Chemical Wagon two months ago, has been rebuilt at a cost of 274. Would's wagon works. It was inspected by the fire department chief yesterday and will be recommended for acceptance.
A testimonial asserts De Ameny’s Catarrhal Powder instantly relieves catarrh and related symptoms. The author says the powder cleared sinuses and nasal passages within minutes and praises the remedy, noting it’s sold in local stores by Matthews Egos and W Clark.
Richly furnished private residence offers a six month used decor with marquetry cherry parlor suite Oriental rugs and brass beds. Auction starts at 10 a m with a 1 a m house opening and required deposits. Laurel Hill and Threep cars pass the door. sale rain or shine.
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