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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1898
Page
10
Weather brings a sale on men’s high grade Mackintoshes and waterproof coats offered below cost. Coats are cut in full bosom back and wide seams, advertised as replacing a spring overcoat and better at keeping rain off than an umbrella.
In Mahon's hall a meeting of borough property owners formed to protest the county commissioners' recent tax increase of about 11 percent. A committee including John Penman and James F Wylerits was appointed to hire an attorney. A follow up meeting was planned. Local social notes mention visitors and a funeral in Jessup.
PECEVILLE reports visits from Mr and Mrs M Shaffer Wilken Barre and Albert Chapman of Wyoming seminary with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Chapman. Herbert Frear injured at work on the No 2 breaker at Olyphant. Mrs Martha Hoberts of Nanticoke visited Mr and Mrs John Warner. Presbyterian church extends unanimous call to Rev B H Moon who accepts. installation set for Tuesday evening May 8. Ernest Bryce breaks ground for a new house on Main Street. DD White, longtime resident, died Monday morning of pneumonia. funeral to be announced.
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now in the hands of Mr Cc Munn of Salem avenue and Church trest for new items. Complaints about regular delivery should be addressed to W J Roberts, news agent.
The street committee prepares no formal report but will recommend surface drainage for Columbia hotels residents petitioning for a surface drain. A new bridge construction is not planned, and repainting the White bridge is advised. Efforts focus on Cemetery Street near Whitwie, potential rail constraints, and opening Laurel arrest prospects. Ordinance support and council consideration are anticipated.
After poles issue, Me Teewie proposes a resolution to require corporations to pay a dollar per pole and paint poles. The measure passes and another resolution directs printing without docking. Washington Street walk ordinance referred to street committee. Scranton attorney seeks $75 tax refund from clothing seller license at the Metro rink amid constitutional objections. A large amount of concurrent business is transacted.
The Mikado stage venture failed to exceed fifty dollars after three shows. Poor patronage and bad weather hurt ticket sales despite favorable contract terms with Mr. and Mrs. Mrummel. Organizers note midweek runs may salvage the effort if audiences grow.
Chester Peck of Simpson and John Chester spar over patriotism during a Saturday evening dispute. A confrontation with Austrian-born Johny Wark escalates when a stone is used, sending Wark to hospital with non life threatening injuries.
A cave extensive enough to extend twenty feet long and eight feet deep formed on Brooklyn Street near White Yids station at noon yesterday. It disrupted the Fallbrook and Newton light company water main, sending water into a nearby creek while passengers in the area were relocated. Local society pages note the Pioneer Castle Mystic Chain attended services. Miss Helen Ewingle and Mr W J Malone are mentioned among residents, with other notices of visiting families and a diocesan convention delegation planned for Kingston on May 2.
A resident will relocate on Wednesday to the Washington Street address, occupying the dwelling recently vacated by Mr. Gites. The move formalizes residence changes and clarifies local housing turnover.
John Wesley castle No 49 Knights of the Golden Fagia ordered four dogen caps for a May 16 parade in Scranton. Mr Winters, ex furniture dealer on Malti Street, sold out and moved to New York with family. The Independent F Polish church on Mary Street was dedicated, with Citizens band music. Six street carloads attended as Polleh societies from town, Scranton, and Withen-Barre joined the event. Little Bray from Dutch Gap visited Sunday.
A new worsted mill opposite the Delaware Lackawanna and Western depot plans to begin operation by mid May with a $10 000 order book and 109 workers. Local business boosters credit the town's board of trade with bringing the manufactory, and directors expect expansion if demand grows.
Observances for Bldseorge's day took place Friday in O'Mal less hall with orders gathering to honor their patron saint. Visitors from Pitts ton and Scranton attended. Sunday services at Primitive Methodist church featured Reverend J Jones using Da wood to te all men as his text.
Mr. H. C. Newman of Wilkes-Barre, visiting friends in town last Saturday, is slowly regaining health after an accident in February and has not worked since. Mr. Filenberger of Lake Winola and Mr. John Bedell of Bardwell were present.
An advertisement touts a new Pyramid Pile Cure claimed to shed piles and other rectal diseases without surgery or minerals. It asserts fast, permanent relief and urges readers to obtain it through druggists or the Pyramid Drug Co of Matheai Mich with testimonials and full cure details available.
The article notes Rev WM Willer unable to attend. Mrs Hiller expected this week to assume duties once recovered from pneumonia. Walter Colvin left for Washington to re enlist. Mrs Campbell celebrated her 80th birthday in Dallas. Reading room remains open evenings except Thursday and Sunday. Tunkhannock trip noted for Dr ET Wheaton accompanying Rev H H Wilbur.
At a Forest City Pa meeting on April 22 188 the Enterprise Hose company resolved to support the Cuban cause and offered to serve in the U S Army as needed. John Biggio of Carbondale, formerly in Forest City, visited borough friends yesterday.
Street work with Kronty and assistant brings spring look to Honesdale streets. The Rev James P Ware to deliver sermon at Episcopal church on May 29. Arno Voleht returns from Philadelphia for summer vacation. Musical History club wraps season next Thursday led by Mrs Doctor Edward Byrne. Mrs BR Dorin and son visit White Mills. Freedom lodge marks 79th Old Fellowship anniversary with music speeches and refreshments. Presbyterian pew setting planned for Tuesday evening. Baptist church roll call Wednesday evening. Company FE to go to the front with full quote and many applications on file. Odd Fellows of Minesdale attend Baptist service with Rev R M Hoderick. Violin solo by Professor Vanderveken of Scranton. New York quartet entertained Friday evening. Miss Nichola’s recitations praised.
A correspondent from India contends jugglers use will power, recounting an episode during the mutiny where a stick transformed into a servant and water obeyed unseen instructions. The tale blends occult demonstration with self trickery and fear of illusion. Washington Post notes Edwin Parsons of Maine nominated for collector of customs in the district of Kin Hebrnk amid a skeptical reception.
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