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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondence notes news items may be sent to C R Munn at Salem Avenue and Church Street. Complaints about irregular delivery should be addressed to Roberta and Reynolds news agents.
The mayor vetoed contracts for paving and five hydrants awarded by the select and common councils. He cites the law requiring bids be given to the lowest responsible bidder and notes Blair Kennedy were not lowest. He opposes hydrants lacking frost cases and questions frost case compliance. A joint session is scheduled Friday to address the bids and related actions.
Tucker and Maxey's horse escaped again injuring two children previously and yesterday caused a wagon crash on Washington street in front of F. Ft. Dennis's residence. Driver Bryden suffered a lacerated hand and bruises while a youth named Casey was left shocked and carried to the Sea man home. recovery hoped in days.
Professor Albert Rumaby traveled from this city to Ithaca New York to conduct the bond of that place for a major competition concert set for Thursday. Ithacans have gathered top talent from two states to assist and hope for victory, signaling the fame of our Mozarts is widely recognized.
John Bailey, a bookbinder for Professor A P Thomas, accidentally severed the ends of the second and third digits of his right hand Saturday night while demonstrating a thirty inch paper cutter. The injury will incapacitate him for several weeks.
A report details an assault involving Antonio Karitz and Antonio Gerite at the Edgerton mine during July. Authorities indications and any charges remain unclear in the fragment.
An essay extols health preaching as essential to education for all ages. It claims proper nourishment, stomach and liver health, and blood quality prevent illness. Dr Pierce's Golden Discovery and Pleasant Pellets are promoted as a blood maker, nerve tonic, and cure for constipation and other ailments, with testimonials of renewed strength and health.
Gertie swore out a warrant before Alderman Jones and Constable Neary served it in Edgerton. Neary visited three times before locating Karite, who fled and was pursued a distance. A warning shot from the revolver sent him to surrender and he was jailed in the county facility.
Patrick Conlin aged eighty five of Forty second street Carbondale died yesterday noon after a brief illness. A native of Ireland he work long at the Coal Brook breaker and was well known in the area. He leaves a son Daniel Devine and a daughter Mia Conmin. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Miss Anna Henderson shows improvement after a serious illness. S T Jones, formerly of this city, now in Rochester, is visiting friends. Misses Nellis and Kathryn Walsh return from Rockaway and Flushing. Mrs H P Smith convalescent in South Canaan. expects to return home soon. WOR Gritman back from New York and Camp Alger. Mr and Mrs George Giles return from Elk Lake. W T Morgan and son John enjoy a new breezecca at Atlantic City. Mr and Mrs L C Wetherby return from Scranton. Dr and Mrs Harper host Miss Farah Ensign of New York. Mrs Celia Moses stays at Fern Hall. Frederick Gelder of Forest City News visits. Miss Gertrude Reirdon returns home after appendectomy in Scranton. A child of Mr and Mrs Frank Walker narrowly escaped after eating poisoned bread set out for vermin. Lawrence Fitzsimmons, who lost a hand on the Ontario and Western, returns home from Middletown hospital.
The funeral for the late Thomas Gannon was held yesterday afternoon at St Patrick’s Church with a large crowd in attendance. Rev Fr J Murphy conducted the service before interment at St Patrick’s Cemetery. Borough councilmen served as honorary pallbearers and several men acted as active pallbearers.
Archbald council in regular session with most members present except Bcvanlon. Minutes from prior meetings adopted after objections over reference to a police appointment. several bills ordered paid and others laid over for investigation. Burgess Langan reads resignation of policeman James Philbin and appointment of M J McHale. Hydrants to be placed by contract.
The council approved John R. McHale as policeman and set his salary at 40 per month. Duty hours are 3 p m to 3 p m 0. The meeting adjourned with two policemen in the borough. Also notes visitors Mise Beesje Murphy of Scranton and Misa Katie Harrington of Providence.
Jermyn and Mayfield notes a regular session tonight with multiple items of business. Vacancies exist on the board of directors and in the corps of teachers. Police improvements since Chief McGinley took position are praised. Crystal Fire Company meets tonight. Rev A Benjamin and family depart for Come for a short stay. A P F Tripp of Mona sh Powder company fractures his right arm at work. Funeral of Mr Corey to be held from his home at the Powder Mills.
A funeral service will be conducted at the home by Rev W R F Brown pastor of the First Baptist church. Mrs Frank Baker remains ill at her residence on Cemetery Street.
The Republican county convention will meet at the court house in Tunkhannock on Monday August 2 at 2 PM. Registered candidates include E J Jorden and C A Sisk for congress and James E Frear for representative, with several others for associate judge or county offices. Also listed are marriage license grants for George Albert Finch and Lillian Ann Gingell, and relief efforts for Capwell barn losses. Community events include a soldiers reunion at Lake Carey August 25–26, Lake Sheridan visits, and a WCTU meeting at 3 PM. Farmers on Bunker Hill ship milk to Scranton by wagon.
The Lake house hosts Misses Alice and Nellie Mahon of Scranton and others from Scranton and nearby towns. Camp Comfort is named, guests tour the Adirondacks, and Conrad's orchestra plays at Hotel Pines. Christian Endeavor elects officers led by Mrs Edward Kimble.
Forest City residents including Mr and Mrs Herbert Maxon and son spend a week at Bouth Gibson Mrs Thomas Evans of Scranton returns home after visiting friends Neil Blackman visits Scranton and vicinity Eddie Retten and Charles Bates of Reading stay with Dr F L Grander on Main Street Enterprise Hose Company plans a grand social at Davis Opera House on Wednesday evening Aug l Rena Boucher of Hudson Street returns home after visiting Scranton and Peckville Jack Alexander Minnie Driesen and KE Ames spend Sunday at Crystal Lake
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