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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1897
Page
8
Advertisements and orders for job work will receive attention at Kannon & Co newsdealers North Aireot, with office hours from 8 a m to 6 p m.
Rev Charlies Lee Pitchett formerly of Lansford Pa spoke at Trinity Episcopal Church in his first sermon as rector. He urged strong lay involvement and church unity, citing Exodus and the church militant. He administered communion at the morning service and preached again in the evening to a large attentive crowd.
The board of Fell Township rejected all four bids for the new school house planned after last winter’s fire. Bids opened showed Collins & Kennedy at 2141 dollars, John P. Milligan at 2100, J G Thompson at 2640, with a fourth bid not accepted due to late submission. The meeting with all board members resolved to re-advertise for the project.
W H Shipman superintendent of Richmondale Coal company resigns to take a similar post at Pottsville. About 100 friends gathered Monday to honor him and he received a gold watch. Frank Lom will assume the new position. Also, Friday night a collision on Dundaff street left Fred Moon with a broken collar bone while Max Shepherd escaped serious injury.
Friday evening T. F. Penman of Scranton grand junior warden assisted in installing officers of Palestine commandery in this city. David Nicol of Wilkes-Barre attended. After the ceremony a pleasant social time followed for members and visitors.
Misses Ella and Cornelia Stamp of Balom Avenue are visiting in Honesdale. Miss Gertrude Alvord hosted a tea Friday evening with many friends in attendance.
Scranton area social and church news lists visitors, travel, and health updates. Agnes Hannon returns from a visit with Mrs. Langan in Scranton. Edward Gordon sustains injuries from a rock fall at No 1 shaft. Miss Minnie Mores visits the Mora family. Miss Eilen Reed Mead is homebound due to illness. local residents visit friends in nearby towns and attend church events.
Friday council session ordered payments to Blevirle Light, Water, and several individuals while approving Simpson’s 3000 bond. Tax refunds ordered for William Henry and a plan to reclaim failed tax walks. pole taxes to be collected. Local notices report births, visits, a quiet wedding, and town disputes over farm deeds and titles.
The Blakely board of health met in the council rooms with all members present. March burial permits totaled forty four for interment in the borough and four births were reported. Diphtheria scarlet fever measles cases were listed as four, two, and one respectively. The board adjourned sine die after committee reports. Ex Burgess Hathaway’s appointment to succeed Ensign was accepted. HH L Thompson was elected president for a fourth term, with Thomas appointed to health officer for a fourth term. Rogers reelected secretary and sanitary officer for two years. Committees named including burial and registration, nuisances, finances, and printing. An ordinance to curb dogs running at large from May 1 was proposed. Thompson’s portrait accompanies the piece, noting his long service and local prominence. Additional detail covers his background in Falls Township and Scranton before moving to Blakely. Officers of Harper Judge Odd Fellows were inducted, with Chas Page as Noble Grand and other officers named.
The Central Wheelmen's hall on Main and MN streets hosted Harper Lodge No. Ti Odd Fellows after a ceremony. Noble Grand Charles Pagh led wives and guests as hundreds enjoyed a tableau, long tables, music, speeches on Odd Fellowship, and a banquet served by noted ladies.
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