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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1898
Page
12
A twelve year old girl became nervous and weak from overexertion and illness. After failed medical treatment a family used Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and she recovered fully, gaining weight and color and resuming studies. The pills are described as vegetable and to improve blood health.
Carbondale correspondence is now directed to Mr GC R Munn at Salem avenue and Church street for news items. Complaints about irregular delivery should be made to W J Roberts, news agent.
John F. Moffitt died at 8 14 a m after months of illness from meningitis. Born July 22 1849 he was son of Patrick and Lydia Moffitt of Carbondale. A longtime Erie Railroad employee he served as chief clerk and later station agent at Morant City. He was a school director and health board member. He was a Democrat nominee for county treasurer and leaves a large family and several siblings.
The Sunday convention of the C A U met at Rove Hall with delegates from Perest City and Lenape region. Father Mathew society members attended as speakers while Delecates from Archbold prepared to present. The program included talks by Elie Reardon and Gertride Graham Voradet alongside other local figures.
The article lists cast members for the Mikade program led by Mr and Mrs Ob Director for the depeat of the Mogurt band. It praises Howell Davie and A K Jones for talents and notes Edward Yarrington Ming Newton and Miss Vuee Hieon among performers.
A garbled segment praises local talent and hints that Mr and Mrs Brummel urged a strong stage showing. The text suggests the east portion showcases operatic or theatrical ability and anticipates a notable performance.
Station agent T E McAvey bought a Williamsburg Avenue lot from George Williame for 3000 dollars, with a large double house on the premises. Miner Edward Kelly injured by a roof fall at DwDwla White and Hudson's Waterfront colliery yesterday noon. Miss Helen A M Swingate, longtime Carbondale hospital nurse, graduates and will reside on Tavare Street. Mrs Margaret Davis of Belmont Errest bought the Cottage hotel from George Ross for 0 000 dollars, with improvements planned. H S Bolton of Snyder Bolton livery sold his interest to a partner to seek health in Colorado. Mrs Ellen Van Kirk returns from California with improved health. Funeral arrangements for Byron Lester set for Sunday. Rev T J Jefferson to officiate. Baptist Sunday school reelects officers. Miss Mary Ferrel to move to Jersey City. Mr and Mrs J J Reigelutin in Middletown attending branch shop. Miss Core Burned of Danbury visiting Paxters. Paxters to Allen town for a few days.
Obituary notes the death of John Williams at 74 in North Taylor. The Norfolk area resident known for kindness and community ties. funeral planned for 2 pm tomorrow with burial at Washburn Street Cemetery. Local groups and churches announce services, meetings, and civic notices for the day.
House of worship schedules services at 10 50 a m and 6 p m with Sabbath school at 2 p m All are invited. Miss Gertrude Morris has returned to Moomsburg State Normal School to resume her studies.
Council met with all members present and ordered the draft of an ordinance to establish a police force with officers for afternoon and night shifts. Various local notices and bills were read. residents moved between towns for work, and a Republican primary is planned for March 12 to elect delegates for a district convention.
Peckville posts hours fixed for Peckville post office from 7 am to 7 pm. Local council notes Indian tribe officers elect and updates Blakely school board meeting. Church notices cover baptist, methodist, and epworth league events with sermons, Sunday school, and social plans.
A fragmented advert promotes a “Specific Manual” for treating spring colds and related ailments. It mentions cures for indigestion, rheumatism, and liver stomach issues. Availability via druggists with price one dollar, mail order offered.
Waverly residents and guests are listed visiting relatives in Ithaca and Uniondale New York. Local clergy schedule services with Rev Sumner and J B, and Miss Jennie Smith heals from a broken arm while Nelson Carpenter dies. Miles W Biles buys the Poehler house. a clothing ad promotes tailored suits with Martin Bold.
A Denver article describes Yukon mosquitoes overwhelming wildlife and humans, driving game to high snow lines. It notes bites on dogs and bears, hazards for explorers, and insects swarming after rain and early snows.
A garbled report describes a Chinese bridge over an inlet of the Yellow Sea as the longest in the world, claiming it spans about five and a quarter miles and is supported by complex stone structures. The text is unclear and ages of construction are uncertain.
The article catalogs a wide array of singing events and concerts in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. It notes performances at St Luke church Providence Presbyterian and German and Welsh choirs with schedules, participants including Ellie Mn Gy, J. W. Conant, and Prof. T. J. Davies, and mentions a April 1 parish festival and a May 2 festival in Wilkes-Barre with multiple soloists and choirs.
In a testimonial letter Lewis McCalister reports long standing catarrh and stomach trouble improved by Peruna after consulting many physicians. He recommends the medicine to others suffering as he has.
A fragmentary notice recalls a patient’s long illness and failed attempts with Periena and other remedies. Names such as Thom Ciyot and D. Jd. Johnson appear among scattered references, with places like Alleria and Sevier County mentioned in a vague, misted medical context.
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