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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1898

Page

12

Piloday's Store News: Saturday Needs Revisited

Repeats yesterday’s items as the best of their kind. Saturday needs are well cared for here for the feast money. Don’t miss any of them.

Piloday

Reading selection and fashion sale events at Newsdays

Advertises books including Story of Evangelina Cisneros and Quo Vadis with special prices, plus Soldiers of Fortune and Titus. Also features two day sale on ladies waists, hats, Imperial Organdies fabric at eight cents, boys clothing including Sailor blouses and knee pants, all offered as a two day promotion with low prices.

Taylor News and Community Notes from Local Mill and Church

Woolco Mill construction progresses with machinery in place and mid month target for operation. Local residents follow town events from the Cobblah building Tribune office to church services at Calvary Baptist and Methodist Episcopal chapels. Notables include E G Means Taylorville Lodge meeting, Miss Susie Harris visiting, and various residents’ health and travel updates.

Tribune Taylor Cobblah Taylorville Lodge Neaha North Main Street Susie Harris Moscow Afra David J. Harris Union Eircert Calvary Baptist Church H. H. Harris Richard Roberty Methodist Episcopal Church Charles Nicholas Taylor Hustler Main Street A. J. Baker Rendham Jermyn Jessie Owens Scranton W. H. Owens North Taylor William P. Griffitha Taylor Choral Union Calvary

Local notices and social updates from Norwich and surrounding towns

Community notes report convalescences from recent injuries, church events, and meetings. Rev D A Bummer attends conference. Rev John Cavanaugh to lead street meeting at MeOH HE VO dr i MOE mph. Republican primaries slated afternoon into evening. Géorges White visits from Tonkhannock. Charles Parker and Russel visit Scranton. Rev A Bergan to lead Baptist services. Local social life includes barber shop visit and post office trip.

Prul Mere Goorke Breyenson D A Bummer Hpiscopa Church Norwich Toger Wind Mackey Albert Johnson John Cavunnieh Pree Methodiat Charles Parker Wid Russel Scranton John W. Merehon Thomas MW Wilkes. Barre A. Bergan Howe X. I Martin Mises Berth Martin Kold

Carbondale News Courier Obituary on Local Resident

Carbondale obituary notes the death of a peaceful young man aged about three years, due to a violent, mysterious crime. Survived by his wife and one child, with connections to Mrs McDonnell John Healy and Mrs Kane, with the community urged to direct news to Mr and Fr Munn for the Carbondale correspondence.

Mra PL. McDonnell John Healy Joemes Kane Winton Patrick Mealy Patlidelpha

Reaping a whirlwind shakes Scranton society

Hi Bolton's second wife seeks law aid after he desertes her and child and commits adultery with Winnie Finnegan. Bolton, a former prominent merchant, was briefly arrested but released by Mayor ONeill. He plans a temporary visit, while the wife files a warrant and awaits a legal resolution as Morton’s friends dispute the claim. Bolton left with 2709 dollars from a divery sale. His divorced wife and son live in HoneDate. The domestic dispute outcome draws interest.

Embry S. Holton Alderman Jones Winkie Finnegan Commonwealth Bolton Neary Oneill Scranton Ips Morton Cinminly Mike

Reorganization Prospects for Local Young Men's Christian Association

The prospects for reviving the Young Men's Christian Association in this city look brighter since the old institution closed. A proposal to move funds to trustees and the hospital's involvement sparked renewed interest and belief the association may rise from its ashes. Clergy and the Ladies' auxiliary are considering a modest public reading event as a low-cost, welcoming activity for young men.

Phoenix-Lige Clergwimnen Ladies’ Auxiliary

National Game Tickets Spark Anthracite Park Plans

The National Game at Anthracite Park facing a sellout crowd prompts fan efforts to fund the team. Organizers consider forming a stock company after ticket sales reach toward three hundred. The Rail Road team opens at Alumni Park on Saturday April 60, with Scranton’s Young Men’s Christian Association squad also on the bill.

Railrond Alumni Park Christian Ascenation Scranton

Salt Lake Doctor Recovers After Near Fatal Operation

Two weeks ago Dr HH ti Nilea of Salt Lake City sustained a left index finger injury during surgery when matter entered the wound. The doctor faced a life threatening period but is now recovering and has been moved from hospital to his home.

HH. Ti. Nilea Salt Lake City J. B. Niles

Local and Personal News Highlights

Opening of trout season draws city residents including FLA Kelly John tiabert Thomas Coughlin Emmett Walker Joseph Robinson George Bryon J B Shannon and Mr T Jack OT Mrs Cole and daughter Bertha Spring street return from Honlowdale. six freight cars derailed into Erle yard. Miss Gertrude Murray returns to Beranton. Mire MBE Gilmartin of South Main street visiting in Electric City. John Chifton of Eighth avenue takes job at Delaware and Hudson shop replacing Charles Britt. Crushed Tragedian at Grand tonight. Frank Brown heads to New York for several days. D H R selling Scranton returns Monday for Dion Bryan appearance. many Carbondale residents planning to travel down. Mrs F L Smith and grandson Cecil visit Snyder county.

Fla, Kelly John Tiabert Thomas Coughlin Emmett Walker Joseph Robinson George Bryon J. B. Shannon T. Jack- OT Cole Bertha Spring Street Honlowdale Erle Yard Gertrude Murray Beranton Mire, Mbe Gilmartin Pouth Main Street John Chifton Eighth Avenue Delaware and Hudson Gravity Hlacksmith Charles Britt Grand Frank Brown New York Celty Delaware and Hudson Scranton Dion Willam Jennings Bryan F. L. Smith Cecil Snyder County

Ambitious worker pursues fame from plates to politics

The poem traces a man who starts as a platesman and hopes for career as a Webster or Burke. He labors long in the state’s service, remaining obscure until at last he rises to wealth and power through politics.

Webster Macauley Burke

Jenkins Memorial Church Mourns Rev Bindival Departure

At a Jenkins Memorial Congregational church meeting resolutions regret the departure of Rev William Bindival who has been called to Pittsburg. Francis Gendall completes five years at Jermyn then transfers. Membership and services risen amid coal field changes.

Jenkins’ Memorial Congregational Church William Bindival Pittsburg Hall Primitive Methodist Church Castle W. Thomas Oall Archibald Rymer Beacher Crafford W. KR. Rogers Thorpe Norwich Phew Francis Gendall Jermyn Brother Crendall David Jenkins Third Street Archbauld

Postmaster Changeover and Local News Highlights

Olyphant and J Matthews take over the post office duties today succeeding John J. Carbine who served efficiently. Polish laborer John Precsach injured at Kiddy Creek colliery and hospitalized after leg injury. Various local residents visiting or returning home. Linden Stock Company performs Rast Lane and Uncle Tom's Cabin to fair crowds. A church social honors Rev John Hague and wife with refreshments. Young Martin Heffron injured in mine accident. Councilman William V. Davis home convalescing. Congregational services scheduled with Rev Peter Nobila presiding.

J. Matthews John J. Carbine Mises Mary A. Carbine Mr. Matthews John Precsach Kiddy Creek Flo Lackawanah Scranton Agnes Newcombe Archbald Richard Moyles Yeeterday John T. Dunn Dunn Green Ridge B . Hammond William Loothe Mise Clara Loothe Chicago W. J. Schlager Blakely Mary Wall Philadelphia Jennnie Thomas Martin Heffron Reddy Creek Mines Dunmore Street William V. Davis Congregational Church Peter Noberta

Local Visit and Community Notices From Wayne County

Mr. Thorpe of Wayne county visits his son A J Thorpe. Mish Alive Moon visits friends at Brandt Pennsylvania. Mrs Smith of Plymouth and Mrs Norton of Wilkes-Harre visit sister Mrs Hour Chapmat. Pearces Avilmatoscope to appear at Moethedlat Episodual church April 27 under trustees. Pearce well recommended. animatoscope show. Day Tuthill moved to Lloyd house Main street. Presbyterian services Sunday at 9 00 am and 7 30 pm. TH Moon pastor will preach on Division by Character.

Mr. Thorpe Wayne County A. J. Thorpe Moon Brandt Mre. Smith Plymouth Tuthill Lloyd House Main Street Bervices Presbyterian D DD Paustoy

Priceburg Stith’s Mile hall hosts Knights event evening

Priceburg hosts a musical and literary entertainment in Stith's Mile hall this evening under John Weasley Castle No 348. Participants hail from Dickven Hyde Park and Scranton with Clarke W. Oke of Scranton as chairman. The program features Tom Thunk's Wedding by the Golden Chain No 44 IOOF in Smith's hall over Griffin's store Monday April 1. A. Ayres of Poevkyille spent Thursday in town and Pay-day occurs at Johnson's collieries.

Stith’s Mile Hall John Weasley Oastl Knights of the Cilden Eagle Dickven Hyde Park Scranton Clarke W. Oke Tom Thunk Golden Chain Independent Order of Odd Fellows Smith's Hall Griffin’s A. A. Ayres Poevkyille Johnson's Collieries

Funeral for Martin Healy Set for Tomorrow

The funeral for Martin Healy who died from knife wounds sustained Saturday will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from his Pine Street residence. Healy, about 39, had lived there most of his life.

Martin Healy Pine Street Healy Lfe

Local visitors and calls noted in Mount Pocono area

Archbur Depew joined his parents Mr and Mrs J C Depew in Mount Pocono on Sunday. Lillian and Flossie Awaerts of Madisonville visited with Mr and Mrs Fred Post and their children and Miss Flora Sayer of Beran was with Mr and Mrs J F Sayer. Mr Barnes of Madmenville called on friends. Eva Meredith spent Saturday and Sunday with Grace Travis. Annie Bortree of Beranion has …

Archbur Depew Mount Pocono J.C. Depew Bunday Lillian Flossie Awaerts Madisonville Fred. Post Flora Sayer Beran J. F. Sayer Barnes Madmenville Mixes Eva Meredith Grace Travis Annie Bortree Beranion

Brotherhood of Lomo motive Engineers Meeting Report

Pa Vait and C HW Travie attended a Hampton Junction meeting of the Brotherhood of Lomo motive Engineers. Charles Lahar of Scranton visited his mother Sunday, and Miss Kate Lahar of Stroudsburg is visiting hers. The Asaph Concert Company, formerly linked to Wilberforce, will give a concert at Odd Fellows hall on Saturday night April 16. A surprise party for Mrs Fred Kolb was held Thursday afternoon with a seashell centerpiece and a large turnout of Rebeccas members. Guests included Mrs H H Clouse and many others listed.

Pa Vait C. HW Travie Brotherhood of Lomomotive Engineers Hampton Juncthon Bunday Charles Lahar Scranton Kate Lahar Stroudsburm Ann Labor Asaph Concert Company Payne ‘Theological Seminary Wilberforce Unhilversity Ohio Dorothy Travis Ruth van Brunt Allen Fred Clouse Willard Depew

Behind China’s Throne The Pekin Emperor and Empress Dowager

In Washington Review portrait of Pekin’s silence ruled court. Emperor Kuang Hau, twenty seven, lives veiled in a fortress city behind triple walls guarded by eunuchs. Empress dowager, sixty, directs state from behind screens, schooling the emperor, choosing wives, and shaping policy through favorites. The ruler works at night, governed by ritual and strict form, with limited power and modern ignorance.

Washington Review Pekin Hin Coure Borsel Hsien Fung France Jean Hie Vartar Tartar Khe Bo Ft Dowin Hey

Peruna praised as a lifelong family remedy across many mothers

Letters from mothers in Rhode Island Minnesota and beyond extol Pe-ru-Na and related remedies as curatives for childbirth, infant colic, jaundice and chronic catarrh. Citizens recount dramatic improvements in babies and adults, crediting Dr Hartman’s formulas and long use in their households.

Weoatechy Peruna Brewer Rhode Island Lizzie M. Brewer Hartman Peroni

Torpedo classifications and effects from Prom Collier’s Werkly

The article explains two torpedo classes: fixed or mine and movable torpedoes. Fixed mines float near the bottom or sides of underwater hazards, while movable torpedoes include automobile and dirigible types. Mine use requires proximity to contact, whereas movable war torpedoes operate at greater distances.

Prom Collier's Werkly

Descriptions of Submarine Mines and Mechanisms

The passage details submarine mine designs using dynamite charges and underwater mechanisms. It notes the depth of water affecting torpedo shape, mine casings, and electrical firing gear attached to a buoy anchored to the case. It describes a weighing setup and a hollow body with a top ring for detaching a mooring chain, submerged about four feet below low tide, with about two hundred to one hundred pounds of dynamite or wet cotton exploder. A submerged anchor holds the mine. another form explodes by contact with a ship’s bottom.

Montreal Wu Herdor Eiowl Hawk & Ring

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evangelina Cisneros Richard Harding Davis Chas Dana Gibson QUO Vadis Titus Cross Hugh Wynne Weir Mitchell Vei New York City Department Imperial Organdies Jonas Long Taylor News Neiger David KE. Jones Factoryville Presbyterian Church L. R. Foster David B. Jones Toronto Canada Conservatory of Music T. A. Evans Waverly Carbondale The Mr & FR Munn Salem Avenue Church Street W. J. Hobarts Hi. S. Bolton Young Men DR. Niles Jermyn and Mayfield Olyphant Peckville Priceburg China Pe-Ru-Na Rode Island Mre.Thomas Mircouri United States Sam Meru E. EK Thomas Mrz. Lizeh ML Brewer Westerly, Wy. J Noah x W. Heard Howth Ter Iith Heard Mies Alda Mosher Jdartman Minneweta FE W. Master Mesher & Kultiel West Trauth Minn Alda Mosher Hortiin Adolph Welt Park Avr George Ek Ele. Thomas Alpha, MO Mrs CT. Rogers Johnnie BE. Rogers Klein Main Mueter Carl Teard
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