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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1898
Page
10
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now handled by C. R. Munn at Balom Avenue and Church Street. Address all new items and letters to him. For complaints about delivery, contact W. J. Roberts, news agent.
The miners and most workers at No 3 mine were laid off indefinitely last week. A meeting was held to discuss the situation and future outlook. A committee of Joseph and William Davis was formed to seek the superintendent C C Rowe’s plans. He said no coal will be mined at No 4 for now and a two month effort to open No 1 is needed, leaving no work during that time. Outside shaft workers were discharged Friday.
The Baptist chapel hosts a cantata titled Father Time with over fifty church youths in roles such as Father Time and the named days. Sentiments like Patience and Hope are personified by local girls, with chorus scenes for seconds minutes hours and days. A sewing circle presents recitations and music, and the show ends with merriment and a solo.
The Crete Cycle Club met last evening and nominated officers: President C H Smith, vice president Isaac Singer, secretary HWrt Mintex, treasurer W F Wolcott, directors John G Heene and others. The club voted to change uniform colors and formed a committee of James, Devin, and Chiaphn to prepare samples and pricing for next meeting when the clothing will be chosen.
The article describes a conflict between the Williams brothers of Metel American and Prank M. Pix over placing Mr. Fox in charge of the popular hotel. Fox is portrayed as well known and liked, with a strong local following, while the Messers Williams and their father Horace Pox run a large hotel and sanitarian in Saegertown.
At the annual Trinity parish meeting senior warden C BR Manville chaired. Treasurer Morse reported receipts 1100.03, payments 2770.43, balance 311.95. Vestry elected: Morse Retten Parry Manville Hubbard Harnden Watraus Moun. Frank Hubbard replaces Vandermark. Rev BR M Bawyer, the new rector, expected Friday to lead services next Sunday.
The marriage of Miss Annie Laffey of Minooka to Mr. John Connors of North Taylor was solemnized at St. Joseph’s church with Rev Carmody officiating. A reception followed at the brides parents home, and the couple will reside in Minooka. Local notes report upcoming meetings, mine workers distributions, and social events in Taylor.
The Rev M B Lynott installed a new organ at Sacred Heart church, first played Easter, noted for its size tone and stops. Delaw are and Hudson coal company trims expenses with layoffs. lump coal chute under construction at the breaker. Jer myn breaker running half days. Fire found in vacant Base Road house near the depot, extinguished by Hox company crews. Hillelde Coal and Tron plans to pay workers Thursday as E F Edmonds negotiates for something unnamed.
Community notes report a plan to purchase a mate for the trotting horse Harry D. If successful, the team would rank among the county’s fastest and prettiest. The William Walker Hose Company met to hear a report on plans for a Friday Enterprise ball with a social, drawing, and N J Russell’s orchestra likely to draw a strong crowd. Rose A Mulholland and Margaret Mulholland visited Forest City with Dr C F Taylor’s host. Republican primaries selected delegates for the Fourth legislative convention to meet in Olympia next Thursday. ward picks are Thomas Griffiths and John R Jones in the First, W C Nicholson in the Second, H A Willman in the Third, and Mayfield David G Williams and William Griffiths.
Found near Peck's lumber yard a rent silver watch sparks road to fame. Owner must prove property and pay for advertisement. 8B. W. Jane and Councilman Richard Reeve spent a larger day with friends and relatives in Hyde Park.
An old advertisement touts Pe r u n a as a spring remedy for tired nerves chronic catarrh and weak blood. It claims to invigorate the blood nerves liver and stomach and cites Mrs C C Filler of Columbus Ohio praising immediate relief from nervous prostration. Readers are urged to request a free book from The Pe r u n a Drug Manufacturing Company in Columbus Ohio.
Madrid mourns Frascuelo the renowned torero described as Spain’s idol. The Plaza de Toros emptied as fans watched the tragic ring exit. His daring cape and steel tongue defined the sport, leaving a national sense of loss.
A playful, dialect flavored meditation on work and leisure. The speaker muses on printing tasks and daily routines contrasted with carefree images of animals and distant trips. The prose tucks in humorous asides about carrying burdens and resisting easier lives. The tone is whimsical and reflective.
A London society tale centers on Cleale Westover hosting an impromptu dinner and a theater night. The narrator, drawn to Leonard Cartels, navigates flirtation, emotional masking, and a staged scene revealing true feelings during a garden moment. She then imparts a kiss that shatters a cold suitor’s shell and changes her fate.
The passage recalls Columbus breaking the eggshell as a bold breakthrough amid derision and praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for curing scrofula catarrh and rheumatism. Hood's Pills are recommended as the only pills to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla for impure blood and weak nerves.
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