davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
NORTH SCRANTON.

William Byrne, second engineer on the
steamer Flogalto, now at New York city,
visited his cousin, Miss Jennie Fields, of
Fenner & Chappells store, yesterday.
The members of Pancoka lodge, No.
30S Knights of Pythias, are requested to
meet at their hall on Friday evening, Au-
gust l3. l.. p. James, c. c.; 4. B. Brit
ley, x. r. and S.
A dog belonging to Jerry HouHhan, of
Parker street, showed strong symptoms
of hydrophobia last Saturday. Patrolman
Patrick May was called and dispatched
the canine with a shot.
Michael Walsh was arrested by Consta-
BILE Seth Smith at the instance of his pa
| rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Walsh, of
Mary street, who allege their son COM
mitted an aggravated assault and battery
upon them. At the hearing last evening
Wash was held in $500 bail for his appear
ance at court.
The members of the English Baptist
church of North Main avenue will con-
| duct picnic at Laurel Hill park Friday
of this week.
Edris Williams, of the Hartford Even
ing Post, Hartford, Conn, is visiting his
mother, Mrs. Thomas Williams, of Will
| lam street.
Misses Beatrice and Florence Rhule, of
Pierce street, are visiting friends at
| Tunkhannock
William r. Thomas, or William street,
met with peculiar mishap on Friday
| evening of last week. While walking on
Parker street he stumbled and fell over
| a large stone lyirg on the sidewalk. The
force of the collision had the effect of
moving the stone which rolled on Mr..
Thon as right leg, fracturing it.
The Haymakers will run an excursion
| to Harvey's lake tomorrow.
Burton Stevens and family, of North
| Main avenue, left yesterday for an out
| ing at Heart lake.
Miss Laura NJ. Chiffon, of Carbondale,
is visiting at the residence of G. L. West,
of 1884 Summit avenue.
Robert Hughes was arraigned before
Alderman Fidler last evening, charged
with having committed an assault and
| battery upon John Polisky. Hughes was
held In $500 bail. Mrs. Margaret Hughes,
wife OF the defendant, then furnished IN
| formation that brought about the arrest
of Polisky and his wife on the charge of
pointing firearms at the prosecutor. Each
was held in $500 bail.
Lieutenant Spelman, Patrolman Reese
Jones and Daniel jenkins returned last
| evening from successful hunting and
fishing expedition in the wilds of Wayne
| county. They brought back with them
$50 pounds of fish and two catamounts.
| The members OF the Christian En-
| deaYor society of the Puritan Congrega-
tional church will hold a lawn social on
Thursday evening next at the home of
| Thomas N. Evans, on Leggett street.
| Miss Kate Glynn, of Bennett street,
! srent yesterday in Carbondale.
| Mr.. and Mrs II. f. Griffin of West Mar
ket street, are sojourning at Lake Sheri-
dan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
ROCK DRILLING CONTEST.
Ii Will BE Decided at Fnrview on
Saturday.


In connection with the excursion of
Marquette council, Young Mems Insti-
tute, CT Providence to Farview Satur-
day there will be a unique contest be-
tween the rocksmen of this part of the
state. Those who have entered up to
date are: Sydney Chappell, David
John, David Richards and Enoch Bar
reman of the Dickson mine: William
Nichols and Harry w. Jones, of the
Pancoast colliery, Throop; Andrew
Peel, John Parks, Patrick McNeeley
and Mr.. Davis of the Marvine colliery:
William II. Jones and William T. Will
liams of the Leggett's Greek colliery;
Michael Iioban and Edward Henehan,
of Storrs' mine; Joseph Willis and Will
liam Sharples, of the West Ridge col
liery; John Hopkins, John Moses, Dam
icl jones and Michael Kearney, of Avo-
ca; Morgan Griffiths, Lewis Bowen,
David Beaver and partner, Evan Jen-
kins and partner David George and
patrner, Jacob Ladwig and William
Ross.
The time for entering the contest will
end on August 10. Prizes of $25, SIS
and $40 will be awarded to the winning
teams.
The contestants have agreed to use
l-inch steel and not heavier than eight
pound hammers. Fifteen minutes will
be the time allowed each team to drill
and partners will have the privilege
Of changing from holding the steel to
using the hammer as often as they
wish, but no time will be taken out for
the delay occasioned by the changing
of positions. Before the drilling starts
the contestants themselves will select
judges and timekeepers. Each man
will also be allowed the privilege of
measuring the hole drilled by himself
and partner.
1t is the first contest OF the kind
that has taken place hereabouts and Is
exciting great interest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10

complete the course. Mr.. Crane was a
student last year at st. Francis Xavier
college. New York city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loveland, Of Pear street,
gave a party Saturday night In honor Of
their daughter, Pearl.
on Wednesday the societies connected
with st. Johns German Catholic church
of the West Side will conduct picnic In
Central park.
Miss Henrietta Schneider, of Cedar ave-
nue. is visiting friends in New York city.
Mrs. Frank Borchers, of Beech street,
was severely injured Sunday by being
thrown fqrom a carriage at Plttston ave.
nue. and Birch street.
]. F. Christophol, agent at the Steel
Works station, and Robert j. Scott are
candidates for dele gate to the Republican
county convention instead Of the Demo-
cratic as was announced In yesterday $
Tribune.
We laundry stiff collars with soft
button holes. Crystal Laundry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
OBITUARY.

On Saturday evening occurred the
death of Henry Beck, one of the oldest
and most esteemed residents of Archibald.
He was a staunch Republican and for a
number Of years he has held the Office
of assessor in the Frst ward. He is sur
vlved by a wife and six children, viz. !:
William, Frederick, Augustus, Henry,
Dora and Mary Beck, all of that town. He
was widely known throughout the coun-
ty, being interested in everything pertain
ing to the welfare of the community. His
funeral will take place this afternoon at
o'clock. Services will be conducted at
the Lutheran church, of which he was a
member and interment will be made in
the Protestant cemetery. Archibald lodge,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of
which he was a member. will attend his
funeral in body.
Mrs. Anna Dewitt Ostrander, widow of
the late DR.. w. NJ. Ostrander, and sister
of A. Mel. Dewitt, died at the home of
Mrs. A ]. Griffith, on River street, Pitts
ton, at about / o'clock yesterday after
noon. Valvular trouble of the heart was
the cause of death. Deceased had been
ailing for some time, though she was
not taken seriously i'll until Friday last.
For several years past Mrs. Ostrander,
together with her daughter, Miss Name
Ostrander, have made their home with
thi NIilIlllH' MIS-. OSlIdHueT was "
years Of age on the day of her death.
She is survived by her brother, Archie
Mel. Dewitt, and two children, Walter
Ostrander, of Philadelphia, and Miss
Mamie d. Ostrander. Funeral services
will be private and will be held on
Thursday morning.
Albert the 10-year-old son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Thomas, of 2Ol0 Luzerne
street, died yesterday morning Of peri
tonitis. The lad was happy fellow and
had been ailing but a few days. His pa
rents did not anticipate any serious re-
suits. The funeral services occur tomor-
row afternoon from the late residence at
o'clock. 1nterment at the Washburn
street cemetery.
The family of Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony
Flynn, of 212 Hand court, were bereaved
on Sunday by the death of their daugh
ter, Annie, aged years. She was bright
little girl and loved by many friends.
Death was caused by Giphtheria. The fu-
neral services will be held this afternoon
from the family residence at o'clock.
lnterment will be nade at the Hyde Park
Catholic cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
We$t Side and City Suburban

the work Of the asylum in educating
the colored orphans. He has spoken
here on several occasions.
John Marsh, of North Rebecca ave-
nue., announces himself a candidate for
| delegate to the Republican county con-
venton from the Fourth district of
| the Fourth ward.
on Wednesday, August II, the
| church societies of st. Johns German
| Catholic church will conduct a picnic
at Central Park. A good programme Of
| amusements has been prepared and a
| good time can be enjoyd by all who
attend.
/ Th funeral of Sarah Myfanwy Jones,
infant daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
David Jones, of South Lincoln avenue
occurred yesterday afternoon at Lake
| Winola. Rev r. s. Jones, pastor Of
the Providence Welsh Congregational
church, conducted the services at the
cottage and Rev. DIM. George, of Pitts
ton, spoke at the grave. A large num-
Der of the pastors congregation at
tended the funeral. The pall-bearers
wre: Cinderella Morse, Mabel c. Spen-
Ger, Stella Evans and Mary George
| 1nterment was made at the Lake Win
| ola cemetery.
The latest and best styles Roberts,
| 126 North Main. ~
| Tomorrow will be great event in the
history of Camp No. 1893. Patriotic Or
der Sons of America. The camps will
| conduct an excursion to Lake Ariel
and big time has been arranged by
! the committee. Every possible ar
rangement for the comfort and pleasure
! of the eXcursonists has been made.
Refreshments of all kinds will be served
on the grounds The event of the day
will be a hotly contested ball game,
| between clubs picked from different
| camps. The prize is a beautiful silver
water pitcher, donated by Jeweer
| Dewitt. 1t must be won three times
| successfully to be a permanent pos
session. Other athletic contests will
| be provided.
We laundry stiff collars with soft
button holes. Crystal Laundry. 's
| Miss Van Densen, Of Pottsville, is the
| guest Of Miss Emma Lewis, Of Acad-
emy street. Last evening Mrs. George
B. Reynolds, of 205 North Main ave-
nue.. entertained at her home with
progressive whist in honor Of Miss
Van Densen. A most enjoyable even
ing was spent by the ladies present.
The tea party to be held for the bene-
fit of Mrs Mary Davis, Of 1854 Bromley
avenue, is postponed until Wednes-
| day, October a.
| st. Brenden council, No. 243, Young
Mems Institute, will have their excur-
| tion today, the objective point being
| HarVey's lake. Trains leave the Della
ware and Hundson station at SIS a.
M, and LIS p. m. Every arrangement
is completed. At the beautiful grounds
of the resort during the day bicycle
and foot races for prizes will entertain
the lovers Of sport. Boat races will
| also be rowed Enough tickets have
been sold to insure one of the largest
crowds that ever left this city for this
| resort.
Isaac Morgan, the venerable master
machinist for the Delaware, Lacka-
| wanna and Western companys
collieries in this valley, has fully recov-
cred from his injuries sustained few
weeks ago by the running away of a
| horse.
DR.. e. Y. Harrison, Dentist, Mears
Hall. 113 S. Main avenue. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
DUNMORE.

George Algier of Clark's Summit called
| on friends in town yesterday
Mrs r. Hoyt is i'll at her home, on
Drinker street.
Mrs. Blaine Kelsey and Mr.. and Mrs.
c. Vanderbilt, of Patterson, N. j.. called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Sawyer Sunday.
Mrs f. II. Krouse, who has been visit
ing her parents at Jefferson the past
week. returned home yesterday.
A special meeting of the school board
will take place this evening, at which an
| assistant principal will be elected.
The Z. o. S. of A. of Lackawanna coun-
ty will hold their district convention in
odd Fellows hall this evening. Dele
gates from all over the county will be
in attendance.
Mrs. c. B. Gilmore, of Buffalo, and Mrs.
Jonas Dagger, of Binghamton, have re-
turned home after spending few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. II. ]. Swartz, of
Drinker street.
Mrs Ira Brader Is at Atlantic City.
e. d. Ames. of Hawley, Is calling on
friends in town.
The many friends of Mrs. William Jen-
nings will be glad to know that she is do
ing nicely after a recent operation at
| Moses Taylor hospital.
Miss Agusta Priseil and mother, of
Newark, n. j., who have been visiting
E. II. Krouse, left to spend few weeks
at Winners Summit before returning to
their home in Newark,
The council should see that a bicycle
ordinance is passed, and then see that it
is enforced. AS riding on sidewalks has
become perfect nuisance in the borough
the past few weeks.
Leave news items at Jones' milk depot,
on Chestnut street.
Herman Ludwig has returned home
from Lake Ariel, where he spent last
week.
A meeting of the John B. Smith Fire
company on Wednesday, Aug. II, has
been called by the president. All men,
bers are requested to attend as bus-
ness of importance will be transacted.
The approaching marriage of John Null
lin to Miss Name Larkin Is announced.
The Dunmore Advance made its first
appearance Saturday. 1t is in charge of
Lawrence Brink To say that it is
neat and nicely gotten up four-page
weekly paper is but putting it mild.
Arthur Close is at Atlantic City.
Miss Thompson, of Dubois. Pa, Is vis-
iting Henry Smith, of Grove street
Oscar Yost and family are at Mountain
Grove, attending camp meeting.
Miss Anna Bishop left yesterday for
OWego, N. Y, where she will visit rela-
tives for few weeks.
Pride of Dunmore Temple, Ladies' of
Golden Eagle, No. 81, will hold an ice
cream social on Thursday evening, Aug.
-, at the home of Walter Greaves, of
Butler street
Miss Eta Ehrless, of New York CITY,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs ], w
Fowler, of Cherry street.
Mrs. George Englert and daughter
Mida. who have been spending the past
returned home.
On Thursday the congregation of ST
Mary's church will conduct a picnic in
Laurel Hill park
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
RECEPTION COMMITTEE.

AT Sunday afternoons session, the
Father Mathew society selected the five
members who will represent the soci-
ETY. on the general reception committee
for the reception of delegates at the
corning National Catholic Total Absti-
nence union, which will be held here
next week. The committee consists Of
hve and are: j. II. McNultY, Edward
Kenny, Michael Healey, p. NJ. Rohan
and Patrick Murray. 1t was also decd-
ed at this session to procure Ilawrence's s
band 20 lead the society in the process
sion. The band will don it's new uni
forms in honor of the occasion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
SOUTH SCRANTON.

Miss Agnes Hopkins, of Plttston, has
returned to her home after a visit with
Miss Lizzie Burns, of Prospect avenue.
Miss Bmma Dunleavy and Joseph Dun
leavy are visiting at Dushore.
John Crane, of Locust street, will
leave for Frederick, Md, Friday, where
he will enter st. Mary's college to begin
the course Of study prescribed for those
who desire 10 labor under the banner OF
that arm OF the Catholic clergy known as
Jesuits. 1t requires fourteen years to
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
POSITIVE FACTS ABOUT SCRANTON
SCRANTON

SCRANTON
Is the Third City Of the Keystone state.
Is Great ConN entlon City.
Has a handsome City and County
Hall which cos. S1,000,0OO.
Has a new Postoffice.
Has several beautiful cemeteries and
crematory.
Area of City. 12,200 acres.
Population over 100000
Has Theaters, many Public Halls, 40
Public Schools, 70 Churches.
Has 20 Hotels.
Has Hospitals and Inflrmarles and Two
Asylums.
Has an inexhaustible Pure Water Sup
ply, daily capacity 35,0000o0 gallons.
Has possession of unlimited Electric
Has Board OF Trade Building which cost
$3.50, 10000.
Has $50 Manufactures and $4,000 Opera
tives.
Has 200 Acres of Park.
Has 50 Miles OF Electric Street Railways.
Has 100 Miles Railway Tracks, Seven
Lines.
Has 20 Miles of Asphalted Streets.
Has State Armories.
Has Several Commercial Organizations.
Has Local Weather Bureau.
Has Trolley Lines to Peckville, Olyphant.
Throop, Taylor, Pittston.
Streets Lighted with Electricity.
Has the Cheapest Coal in the World.
Is the Most Healthful Large City in the
United States.
Has Flour Mills.
Has the Largest Coal Supply in the
World.
Has 8 National Banks; capital $3.50, 900,
surplus 81, ,195, 900
Has Savings Banks; capital $780,
surplus $4,000
Has Trust Company; capital s250.0OO; sur
plus $4,000
Has Two Free and several other Librar-
les, Colleges and Clubs, n Historical
Society, a Masonic Temple and So
ciety of Natural Sciences.
Coal Shipments in 1896, 0,OO0.000 tons.
Assessed Property Valuation, $40, 900, 900.
Has an Estimated Real Property Valua-
tloa Of $780, 000, 900.
Has Public Debt of Less than seo0,0OO.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
Lehigh Valley Railroad.

Low rates to Buffalo on account of
National Encampment G. A. r. Single
fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale
at all Lehigh Valley offices Aug. 21 to
"a, good for return leaving Buffalo Aug.
"a to Aug. 81 inclusive. Extension of
time limit to Sept. 20 may be secured
by payment of 25 cents and deposit Of
ticket with joint agent at Buffalo. Re-
duced rate tickets for side trips to
Niagara Falls $50 cents) and other
points of interest, on sale at Buffalo
during encampment. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
BOARD MEETS TONIGHT.

The West Side board of trade meets
in regular monthly session this evening
in the West Side bank building. The
president, A. b. Holmes, urges a full
attendance as important reports are
expected from the streets and bridges
and manufacturers committees. In
all probability further action will be
taken in regard to a sewer in the
Fifteenth ward. Several new members
will be proposed. The meeting will be
opened at o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY NIGHT.

The young mon of the Simpson Meth
odst Episcopal church have almost
completed their arrangements for the
entertainment which will be given by
them next Friday evening at the
church. The programme of exercises.
which will be an exceptional one. Will
be ready for announcement later. Pro-
fessor w. Vernon Hughes, of Boston,
Mass, and j. Wendell Williams, of
Brooklyn, n. Y. have sent their con-
sent to appear. Both gentlemen are
noted tenors and will no doubt attract
the attention of all lovers of good vocal
music. Others of note have partially
promised. The committee of arrange
ments are: John Hale, chairman: II.
ID. Jones. John Fern, Frank Hagen,
Professor w. w. Jones, Harry Ran
dolph, Harry A. Wrigley, Walter Da-
vies, William Whitman, Jenliin II.
Reese. George l.. Peck, Harry Acker
and Alfred Twining. The entertain
ment is for the benefit Of the church
choir. New books, etc, are needed and
the young men are trying to ill the
want. The small general admission of
% cents will be charged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called Grain-O? IL
Is I,. delicious and m nourlshing and takes the
the children the more health you distribute
through their systems. Grain-o Is made OF
tastes like the choice grades OF coffee but
costs about "a as much. All grocers sell 1t
l5c. and 2tc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10

friend when suddenly attacked by the
animal which was approaching in the
opposite direction. He returned to his
home and his wound was dressed by
d. B. G. Beckwith. 1t was afterwards
ascertained that the dog belongs to
William Rafferty,, resident of Mos
COW. No serious results are anticipat-
cd
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

Rev w. f. Johnson, superintend-
ent and general agent for the Howard
Asylum for Colored Orphans, of
Brooklyn, n. Y, spoke at the Congre-
gational church after the regular SER
vices on Sunday evening. His pur-
pose is to interest the general public in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
LECTURE BY MISS DAVIES.
II Was Delivered in the Welsh c. M.
Church, Bellevue.

Miss Rosina Davies, the distinguish
ed Welsh evangelist from Rhonda Val
ley, South Wales, has returned to West
Scranton. She has been making a tour
through the middle states and has met
with great success in her chosen work.
Last evening Miss Davies spoke upon
Christ and his teaching to q large con-
gregation in the Welsh Calvinistic
Methodist church, Bellevue. Her ad-
dress was made in Welsh and was in
terestlng and prolific. 1t is likely that
Miss Davies will continue these talks
in this vicinity for some time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
LITTLE GIRL LOST.
Three Years Old and Her Parents
Don't Know Where She Is.

Word was sent to police headquarters
last night asking that a lookout be
kept for Lizzie Smith, 3 years old, who
wandered from her parents home, 1886
Providence road, yesterday forenoon.
The little one was dressed in dark
green clothes and wore a white apron
and straw hat. Information as to the
child's whereabouts can be sent to po-
lice headquarters.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10

No change of cars of any class be-
tween your station and Cleveland, Fort
Wayne and Chicago via D., l.. e. w.
and Nickel Plate roads. Lowest rates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10

j. M. Maynard, of 30s Chestnut street,
was badly bitten by a dog while visit
ing friends at Moscow on Sunday. He
was walking along the street with his
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
West Side Business Directory.
NOTARY PIIRIIC

NOIAHf PUBLlC.
B. G. MORGAN e. SON, NOTARIES
Public, Real Estate, Foreign Exchange
and Ocean Ticket Agents Rents COL
lected. Prompt monthly settlements.
Office 11o4 Jackson street. over Mus
graves drug store.
HARRIET J. DAVIS. FLORIST-Cut
flowers and funeral designs a speciality; |;
10i South Main avenue; two doors from
Jackson street.
SECOND HAND FURNITURE-Cash for
anything you have to sell. Furniture,
Stoves, Tools, etc. Call and see the
stock OF ]. c. King. 701 TO 709 West Lack.
awanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10

To Cure n Cold in One Day.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL It
fails to cure. 25 cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
Miscellaneous.

BAUERs ORCHESTRA-MUSIC FOR
balls, picnics, parties, receptions, wed
dings and concert work furnished. For
terms address r. j. Bauer, conductor,
III Wyoming avenue, over Hulberts
music store.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10
Hotels and Restaurants.

THE ELK CAFE, 125 AND 127 FRANK
lin avenue. Rates reasonable.
+. ZEIGLER, Proprietor
SCRANTON HOUSE, NEAR D., l.. & w.
passenger depot. Conducted on the Eu-
ropean plan. VICTOR KOCH, Prop
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10

G. r. CLARK & CO., sEEDMEN AND
Nurserymen; store 146 Washington ave.
nue.; green house. 1850 North Main ave-
nue.; store telephone 7S2
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-10

THE TRIBUNE PUBLISHING CO,
North Washington Avenue-Linotype
Composition of all kinds quickly done.
Facilities unsurpassed in this region.