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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
10
Lackawanna County Carbondale notices that orders for job work and typesetting left at Kinnon & Co on North Main Street will receive prompt attention during posted hours from 9 am to 10 pm.
A Wednesday evening soci at Burke Hall drew wide notice for its superb music and decorations. Dr. McGraw T G Coughlin and a long list of prominent locals organized the affair with Slechek er Watkins supplying decorations and the Mowett band providing music. Guests from Archbald Pittston and Wilkes Barre attended, and Miss Winifred Walsh married William Fireman at St Rose Church with many friends present.
Mise Kathe Casey and Joseph Walker were united in marriage at St Rose as part of a double ceremony. The event joined two well known couples in the bands of matrimony.
Nathan Maelish of Delmont Street received a peculiar package with a horned toad from Del Moyal Texas. The creature has a pointed head, horned crest, large tail, and a flat light brown underbelly. It requires warming three times daily to adapt to cooler climates.
A small yellow dog showed signs of madness and bit another dog near Lookout crossing on Pike Street. Bartley Burke’s dog suffered severe injuries with eyes torn out. McDonough fired at the attacking animal, which fled toward the city before he reloaded. Residents urged vigilance in Lookout vicinity.
The Susquehanna Dental Association will hold its forty-ninth annual Rexalon in Wilkes Barre on May 1 and 2 at Motel Anthracite. Dr C T Meaker, city president, will give the welcome address and Dr HM C Wherier will read a paper.
Wednesday afternoon Mrs Fitch spoke to many ladies in the First Presbyterian church lecture room on Mission Work In China. She illustrated curiously and explained their use while Mrs Mark Calling of Brooklyn street and others visited locally. Several residents, including Miss Harrigan and Miss Birdsall, hosted guests and attended various social calls around town.
Day for Bethlehem after Easter break at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Drake. An evening entertainment is planned. The Brick church holds its first quarterly meeting Sunday morning with a love feast at 10 o'clock and preaching at 10 30 followed by the sacrament. Bundey School begins at o'clock Sunday morning.
Mr William Dawe and Miss Flora Seymore wed at the Meth odial Episcopal parsonage Providence Rev Edgar officiating. The Brownson Literary Society met with a debate on Daniel O Connell vs Father Mathew with the negative upheld. Various notices follow including business changes illnesses deaths burglaries and social events across the community.
The Grays beat the West Side Athletics 7 to 4 with Powell pitching for the Grays. Hyde Park resident George Watkine visited town. Owen Connolly from Scranton also called in. Local events include Knights of the Golden Eagle meeting, board of trade gathering, and social plans for Reds baseball team at Weber's. Progress at Pyne mines and road improvements by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company are noted, along with a hill cutting at Bacorn’s farm and a new pleasure drive to aid hauling and summer travel.
Mrs. John Williams of Stroudsburg visits Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Noack while Stanley Dymond of Scranton spends a town visit on Wednesday. Mrs. Catheryn Stone of Scranton stays with friends here for a few days as H Loren Clements of New York visits his parents. Miss Sue Pyle suffers a severe attack of grief and Mrs. Fronfelter of Scranton guests with Mrs. Thomas John on Wednesday.
A wedding at Mr and Mrs George Pearl Inet residence united Olive Pearl Inet to Paul Hirown of Scranton with Rev G N Mahery officiating. Attendants included Miss Kate Timony and W H Bonn, ushers Edwin Peters and Charles Bertine. Guests totaled about 150 and the couple will reside at 1351 Capouse Avenue Scranton.
Mr William Atherton of Clarks Green visited Mr George Drake on Tuesday Miss Minnie Heed of Plymouth spent Sunday at her uncle Mr D C Reed Mr and Mrs Samuel Brodhead attended the funeral of the latter's sister In Moscow on Thursday The Ladies Home Missionary circle will hold a missionary tea at Mrs J M Breymiler's home Thursday Mr William Drake left on Wednesday.
Rev D M Stearns departs Thursday for a world trip tied to Bible classes and missionary work. Rev Jamesa Mc Conkey will lead the classes in Stearns absence. H C Silkman cleans Maplewood streets and lake area improving appearance. Stumps cut during low water drifted ashore in high water for burning. Sheriff Robinson recently placed new measures.
Asa Stevens of Lake Carey visited friends here last week while Rev. F H Parsons left for Milford Otsego county NY after a short stay. Rev J B Sumner drew a large local audience on his first Sunday as pastor. Miss Belle Stanton returned from Carbondale Waymart Scranton and Misa Be Bevan left for Philadelphia. Reports note fruit prospects hurt by a severe cold snap. Mrs D L Patrick visited her sister Mrs Wagner and Mrs Judson Wells learned of Mina Aldrich's passing.
A Sun correspondent spots a possible bull in Mr Gladstone’s critique of powers over Greece. The piece mocks his 18,000,000 figure and parades quotes from W Bourke Cochran and a Tippeary rally about Ireland’s round towers, highlighting sharp, satirical rebuttals.
An Indianapolis Journal item touts Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder as a potent remedy that relieves symptoms in minutes and cures stubborn catarrh cases. The note contrasts past barbaric treatments with modern medicine and mentions Matthews Bros as the seller.
A local Philadelphia clothing firm promoting cloaks and suits lists a price tag of $5.98. The itemization emphasizes affordable outerwear with advertised value and style for customers.
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