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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1898
Page
10
Carbondale correspondence is handled by Mr R Munn at Salem avenue and Church street. News items should be addressed to him. Deliver complaints about regular delivery to Roberts, news agent.
The committee announced estimates and passed the appropriations ordinance in a short session. Eight property owners object to extending the sewer on Cannan street and the resolution was sent to the sewer committee. The Fire Hose company bill of 2700 was ordered paid. Profiles of Eighth Avenue from the river to Main Street were ordered. Council committees for the year were announced with members listed for Finance Streets Public Buildings Light and Fire Police and other departments.
George J. Davis of Belmont street received word from A. J. Clark that there is no vacancy in the emergency regiment being raised by Colonel M. J. Keck of Scranton. The unit, largely composed of former Ninth and Thirteenth militia men, aims to recruit in the city if war is declared. Clark urged Davis to enlist ex-officers from Company F to promote the scheme.
Manager Morgan of the Railroad baseball team announced a benefit game against the Scranton YMCA on April 3. The event aims to raise funds without subscription requests, charging twenty five cents with future Raimes tickets at fifteen cents, promising an exciting contest and a high standard, no Sunday ball.
Gibbs boys from Park Street drew a live wire from an electric light pole to Co R Smith's fence four inches above the sidewalk. Mr and Mrs J H Paul were shocked as they approached the wire and Mrs Paul was seriously hurt while Mr Paul lost his watch. The pranksters were identified with help from the Pauls and their wire stretchers apologized, showing penitence.
Mr and Mrs W B Lindsay of Batem avenue received a telegram stating Mrs Lindsay's brother Thomas Lawdermilch was struck by a train and killed at o clock Sunday morning. He was about thirty five, unmarried, and a member of the bridge building crew that helped build the Ontario and Western railroad through the region nine years ago. The Lindsays went to Harrisburg yesterday.
Local notices report the Cycle club meeting tonight to nominate officers for the year starting in May and to receive a report from the committee on the clubhouse. Also mentioned are updates on local residents and business events including arrivals and engagements.
The notice lists numerous social happenings and movements including H. B. Simger returning to New York, Mr and Mrs K D Purdy returning from Wyoming, Mrs P A Duffy entertaining Miss Veronica Gorman, J E B Lesley visiting Pittston, B T Barnardia in New York, Dr G A Mace attending a Wyoming conference in Norwich, Prof J Doty returning to Boston, E A Wolford in town from Campbell Hall, Prof Brumbaugh giving a lecture on Historical Pennsylvania, Aille Akerstrom troupe at the Grand, and Olive Leaf lodge Odd Fellows installing members with a large turnout.
Elaborate musical programmes were rendered at all churches on Sunday with large attendance. Calvary Hap Hist church featured decorathons and an exquisite musical program directed by Prof. David E. Jones. Edith Watkins sang prominently in the morning and evening.
The Linden Stock Company of Scranton begins an engagement tonight at the Father Mathew Opera House under the direction of Charles McKinney with actress Miew Alice Kemp leading. Holmesn and Holmes join as clever musical artists. A Kevetone Ole Club concert at Mahon's Fall features a varied program including selections by glee clubs, solos, duets, and a final group performance. admission 10 and 15 cents.
The Prineburg Citizens Band members prep for a grand ball on Wednesday evening April 20 at Fadden’s Wall. Mr Willi Margeteen and daughter Mary visited Scranton, Harry King and son George called on friends here Friday, and Mrs Britton of Scranton spent early.
The Odd Fellows lodge plans a Monday April 18 performance of Tom Thumb's Wedding at Smith's hall over Griffin's store with tickets at five cents. Newly elected Temperance society officers assumed office Saturday night.
The Fourth restrict Sunday School Institute brings Jermyn Arche bald Mayfield and Scott together at the Arch bald Presbyterian church on Thursday. Program includes devotional exercises, lessons, teaching talks, singing, and guidance for teachers. Citizens urged to attend and support district Sunday schools. Walter Snyder, who joined the navy, has returned home. The Methodist pastor Rev. Francis Gendall preached his last sermon here before conference in Norwich New York. Junior Endeavor to entertain Thursday evening with music training by Mr Thorne. Delaware and Hudson company paid employees here. Woman's Relief Corps No 32 organized with officers installed and meets Mondays.
The funeral service for Thomas F. Kelly was held at St Thomas Church with a high mass sung by Rev. T J Comerford and an address praising Kelly. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery with pallbearers from the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association. Kelly, 34, longtime borough resident, died from a fall and left a wife and six children.
Indiaposed Mrs. and Mrs. Bimpkins and Mrs. Jay Tuthill visit Mill City hosts Mr. and Mrs. Walter Graham on Hickory street. Towanda visits for Mrs. Sarah Stewart and daughter Mrs. Thorburn. The Rev J F Thomas Baptist minister’s child sick with diphtheria. Chicken coops at Hickory Hill scouted by unknown prowlers Friday. Simpkins leaves for Wyoming conference. Found near Peck’s lumber yard a silver watch. owner may claim with proof of property and reward. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised for blood purification and Hood’s Pills for indigestion and biliousness.
Easter Sunday was observed with sunrise services at the Home of Miss Mary Hastie and in the Presbyterian church. Rev. D. Smyth led morning prayers while Rev. Thomas urns preached. St Mary’s celebrated with an impressive mass and a forty-voice choir. A local Masonic lodge installation and various social visits were noted alongside an election contest hearing and other community happenings.
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