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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1897
Page
8
Advertisements orders for job work and items for publication are received at Hannon Co Newatealers North Main Street with service from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Readers are urged to direct requests to the establishment for prompt attention.
Directors Meewis Alexander Coogan Colville Norton and Woylan attended a Monday meeting. The state appropriation of 12057.22 was received and 7178.84 will be used to repay last year’s borrowing. The board approved Arbor Day observance and a staff placement, with gifts and resolutions concerning building maintenance and the remembrance of Grant's birthday. An application from Lewis A. Williams for a teaching position was filed.
Professor Carl Hessler a well known city musician attempted self harm using chloroform after financial distress Monday afternoon. Dr Malani summoned he was taken to hospital in non fatal condition. Hessler has lived in the city six to seven years and is linked with the Mozart band and orchestra. He excels in violin and piano instruction.
The council, in regular session on Monday night, approved in first reading a seven mill levy for city purposes plus three mills for installments and public debt, with a one dollar pole tax on males over twenty one. Swigert congratulated McNulty as successor and pledged support.
Councilman Eaton, described as a staunch Republican and capable public servant, dismisses reports that he would align with Democrats to vote for the chairman. He asserts he never intended to vote with the Democrats and calls the report groundless.
The city joor board held a meeting on Monday evening and elected officers for the coming year. President A. F. Cooke secretary A. W. Daley treasurer M. F. Gilmartin attorney Hon. J. J. O’Neil physician Dr. J. A. Kelly.
Miss Bertha Hettinger takes a position in Joslyn's millinery department. Thomas Crane of Wilson Creek injured left hand in mines Monday. Mira Frances Abbott supervised Mike Lizzie Hitchcock of Green Ridge that evening. Miss Mary Maxwell visited Mrs. James Alien in Jermyn on Monday. The Swindlehurst family of John Swindlehurst is noted in the column.
Wilson Creek residents once stricken with typhoid fever now report diphtheria cases except Mrs Bwindlehurst. Toberts will head the Purple Undertaking Company bicycle department. Mrs Searie visits sister Mrs Lowe ley in High Street. BE Jackson from Bucquehanna attended Sperl Heater Company election in the city. Sunday school at the Methodist Chapel No 4 reorganized with CL Stanton superintendent A H Core treasurer Mrs Romich secretary William Williams also noted.
The borough council held a long session with President Hunt presiding. Bills paid included J. Bishop 87.20 Edward O Hara 2.00 and others. audits and cabinet storage plans were discussed. a plough shed and road machine storage were recommended. a lawsuit about funds was reviewed. bridges were to be painted. police and sanitation issues were raised. the school board met with tuition and measles-related reopening decisions.
An audience attended a Friday evening program by Miss Caro V. Dorsey and her pupils at Odd Fellows hall. Participants included Misses Sarah Decker Mabie DeWitt Ruth Gardner Grace Hinds Brosia Conboy Maria Dypen Helene Hollister Daisy Wardell Dot Lumley Mary Yeager Lena Dixon Sigzle Harndon Roma Wilber Jennie Nowell Jennie Cannon and Messrs Arthur Dorsey Walter Wardell Frank Wardell Howard Yeager with Hollister orchestra. Local visitors and guests were noted among attendees.
The notice announces the April 9 wedding of Martha Boloman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Boloman, to George Grifftha of Dorranceton, to be held at the bride's parents' Main Street home. It also covers council meetings in Mayfield, street work updates, police appointments, youth activities, a fire on Sunday night, and various local incidents.
Local notes report Rev P H Quinnan of Pittsaton preaching Lenten sermon at St Marys church. Families and individuals are mentioned including Decker return to Nicholson, Measles cases of Ethel Shears and Marion Morgan, and various community activities such as a bicycle brigade and a Primitive Methodist musical evening.
A Hyde Park delegation from Bows of Temperance visited Emblem division No 87. The Taylor Choral union met at Welsh Congregational church for rehearsal with strong attendance as preparations begin for the grand nererdfod at Frothingham theater in early May. Singers urged to attend all meetings. Miss Jonnie Lovering Sarah Fox and Tie Watkins from Greenwood visited friends Sunday evening. Miss Rosina Davis Welsh evangelist detained in New York on arrival while awaiting engagement at Welk Congregational church. Rev F A King left for Oneonta to attend Methodist Episcopal conference. Miss Mamte Frances of Latin visiting grandparents on Grove Street. Patrick Healey and family attended funeral in Dalton. Grand District Deputy Saxon John Mace installed officers at Minooka tribe No Mi Improved Order of Red Men Monday. Posters announce grand operetta Lalla at Calvary Baptist church April 1 and 14. Mrs David Jones of Lafita returned home after visiting her mother on Main Street. John Edwards of Hyde Park was a caller Monday evening.
A promotional note warns against unproven secret medicines and asserts Scott's Emulsion has stood as a trusted, proven emulsion for twenty five years. It claims physicians can obtain its formula openly and questions whether the best may be too good for the reader's health.
A Longtime sufferer describes painful womb enlargement and recurrent illnesses. After unsuccessful surgeries and chronic symptoms she credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with restoration of health, strength, and daily ability. Mrs. Jase Connion of Jamaica Plain endorses the treatment.
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