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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1898
Page
10
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune has been placed in the hands of Mr. C. R. Munn to whom news items may be addressed. All complaints about irregular delivery should be made to W. J. Roberts, news agent.
A Delaware and Hudson passenger train departing at 7 060 PM struck an unknown man just south of Carbondale and killed him instantly. The body was taken to Undertaker McTol's mortuary where none could identify the victim, a tall well built man about forty with dark hair and a brown mustache. Only a mine lamp and a cent were found in his pockets. A Mayfield showmaker reported patching a shoe yesterday for a man matching the description, suggesting the victim was a miner seeking work in the valley. He was struck while stepping from in front of a northbound coal train. the skull, cheek, jaw, arm, and leg injuries were severe. The burial will follow.
The Hendrick Manufacturing Co and officials report an extra pair of wires will be installed to relieve congestion on the line between this city and Scranton. Superintendent W R Prior Jr confirms the complaint is well founded and notes peak calling hours 8 to 11 am and 2 to 5 pm cause overload.
The High School forms an Athletic Association to promote field day and interclass contests at Alum ni Park on May 21. Class teams will qualify to face other towns, with Arthur Sahm as president and Albert Metabrook as VP. An athletic committee led by C M Lesher F H W Colling and Walter Loftus oversees baseball and track. John Warke named baseball manager and Alexander Ditchburn captain. Halleck Warren to manage track with William Swigert captain. The group will host an assembly room entertainment to raise funds for uniforms.
About four years after arriving, Peter Kane paid 22 500 for the Rogers Wook on South Main and opened a fish market and fruit store, losing money. He reportedly disposed of the property on Monday and planned to leave with his wife and ten children on the 2 50 train, an attachment served at the freight house.
Speculation swirls as Mayor O Neill contemplates recent appropriations sent to him after withholding approval. Officials note certification gaps by council chairmen may have influenced his previous veto and could affect his stance on health and salary allocations.
An ad claims consumption deaths stem from a harmless cough and promotes Kemp's Museum for the Throat as a guaranteed cure. It offers a free sample and appeals to readers with bold marketing.
Officials debate approving city finances while clerks insist on unchanged salaries. The mayor’s veto could derail ordinances with a potential override considered. A key obstacle is the mayor’s pay, as he signals resistance to cuts, and worker compensation remains a focal point of partisan tension.
A probate notice announces the forthcoming installation of Rev Hollis A Sawyer as rector of Trinity Church in Nev. Ethelbert Talbot’s vision of entering Pennsylvania. The exact date is not set due to other duties, but the event will welcome Holocopalians and allow city residents to meet the new bishop for the first time.
Ev Sir Knight Commander Hall of Jermyn will preach at the Con erecational church Sunday evening at 1s o'clock. The local lodge meets at 1.410 o'clock to attend in a body. The Jermyn lodge will also attend. An invitation is extended to the Daughters of Maori. Hall is an eloquent and interesting speaker. the sermon will have an appropriate subject.
Tomas Weille of Pittston visited his relatives Mr and Mrs Andrew Wyk Hie of Belmont street yesterday. James Gerrity of Hinxton visited friends in this city yesterday. Mrs Stephen Maroney returned to Susquehanna and Mrs Minery Rolls and daughter Meth returned from Waymart. Mrs W Oel Watt and daughter visit Wilkes Barre with Mrs Watts parents. Meo W P B Chase visits friends in Great Bend. Her daughter Myra W M Lathrop of Paterson New Jersey also visiting. they will return to this city soon and Mrs Lathrop will stay a few weeks.
A Rock Island woman declares Pe-ru-na cured her chronic catarrh and improved overall health after five years of suffering. Another patient reports relief from headaches, fatigue, and nightly cough after three bottles, calling Pe-ru-na a west medicine gold. Send for free Health and Beauty issue from Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
William Joseph Roberts of Secondtreat marries Hulah Tiffany of Pechville formerly of this town at her uncle A W Viewarns Seminton home. Local visitors include Willie Ryans Edward Strafford and John Chambers from Porseat City. Mrs Omacini of H Street visited Sn Carbondale. Knights of Pythias degree staff will drill Friday 8 oclock. Misses Seoor Nallin and Waleh guests of Hagan family on Malin Street. Ontario and Western to pay employees today. James McDonough of Scranton visiting Mayfield.
Club members will offer a job in their rooms on Beatt Street next Monday evening. Committee in charge includes F. L. Northup A. W. Shaw and B. J. Barthold. Funeral services for William V. Davis set for 2 PM today from the family home on Third Street with interment in Union Cemetery.
A letter from Ella B. Brennen of East Rochester Ohio praises Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound for relieving backache headache nervous fatigue and painful menstruation after four bottles and the Liver Pills. The ad notes many similar testimonials and offers free advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Mass.
Mrs. W. J. Brown and children from Luzerne visit Mrs. Mary Calwey of Delaware Street. Fire Warden T. J. Matthews from Spring Brook stays with his brother Postmaster J. Matthews. Mrs. William Pfeiffer rests at home on Lackawanna Street. John Probut returns from a visit with relatives in Kingston.
The Emblem division No. 67 of Lone of Temperance hosted a debate on immigration restricting it with Evans Watkins and Arthur Stone for the affirmative and John B.R. Thomas Edward W. Davis for the negative. The judges awarded the affirmative. Also noted are a silk mill shutdown due to water leakage, council discussions on Councilman Powell’s resignation, local social visits, and several community notices including Knights of Pythias meeting and a legislative convention at Reese's hall.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet at Mrs. George Stevens’s home Thursday afternoon at the usual hour. Full attendance is desired as important business is to be transacted.
An English weekly notes French laws empowering family councils to control spendthrifts and manage a miscreant's finances. It contrasts with English and American practice, arguing such intervention protects families and communities from ruin. It discusses rights of individuals versus collective welfare and hints at broader benefits if similar systems existed elsewhere.
Describes the Princeton disaster in 1844 when the Peacemaker gun exploded during a ceremonial firing aboard the U S war steamer Princeton on the Potomac. President Tyler and cabinet members were aboard. many officials and guests were killed or wounded, with a dramatic loss of life and a national sense of shock.
A great gun exploded near the river, mortally wounding Secretary Upshur and Mr. Gilmer. Commodore Stockton and Mayor Seaton escaped severe injury as many others were wounded or killed, with a somber funeral procession following. The event left witnesses recounting a nightmarish scene of blood and mangled remains.
An old advertisement lists Merchant Tailor-made pants and suits with varied prices. Items include tailored Sacks and Cutaways, with notes on styles colors and shadings. The copy promotes value and double-duty spending for customers.
The text discusses a business deal with estimated interest far exceeding bond interest, highlighting a ready market and lack of competitors. It lists names and titles across firms in Scranton and New York, including executives and attorneys, implying a significant financial transaction and involved parties.
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