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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1899
Page
7
A Scranton furniture store boasts twenty five thousand feet of floor space and two large outlets offering a mammoth assortment. The ad promises dependable furniture priced lower than rivals and asserts every piece is factory checked and guaranteed for mechanical quality.
A local store promotes money saving season with low prices on summer goods. Describes clean shelves for upcoming fall and winter stock and urges shoppers to browse bargain tables for deals today.
In Carbondale a heated debate over water rates funded by Consolidated Water Supply prompts talk of municipal ownership and possible new corporations. Citizens fear local rights, aggressive corporate takeover, and uncertain protection from courts as they await a vote by the council and water board next Monday night amid health clinic appeals and community chatter.
John McDonough of Dundalf street working with men under Charles Juinean near Delaware and Hudson pump houses. A heavy fly wheel fell on his left foot at the Campbell pump house on Brooklyn street, breaking two bones.
Harry Niles of Wichita Kansas visits his father Dr A Niles in this city. A longtime general clear agent for a large firm with a broad territory he plans to enter wholesale business again in the same region after his visit.
Mr and Mrs James Brennan of Dun daff street mourn the loss of their eleven year old son Michael who died yesterday after a three week illness from diphtheria. The deceased was described as a bright boy and trustworthy. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in St Rose cemetery.
Dr D L Bailey was called to Lake yesterday to attend the son of District Attorney John T Jones who is ill with catarrhal fever. Professor Ackerman went to Balamanens to take part in a major musical event. Charles Evans recently operated on for appendicitis is able to be out. Mr and Mrs J B Rowlson returned from Crystal Lake. Mr and Mrs E W Heynolds and daughter depart today for a two week stay at Wilk Lake. Mr and Mrs William Roberts returned from Crystal Lake after two weeks. The Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary societies of the Methodist church meet this afternoon at 2 oclock at the home of Mrs J T Pethick on Laur street near Carte avenue. Samuel and Frank Arthur of Cherry avenue have gone to Elizabeth New Jersey for car phone work. Brocker of Jermyn was in the city yesterday. Mrs G M Herbert and children and Miss Minnie Bowen have gone to Atlantic City for two weeks. Mr and Mrs J Vi Miewett returned to Philadelphia yesterday. R T Maxwell of Jermyn was in the city yesterday. Neille Tyan has returned to Beranton. Mr A Purple and Miss Tennie Purple are visiting at Great Bend. Miss Johns of Wandling was also noted.
Local brief items report Elmer Miller taking a job with Hendrick Manufacturing in Carbondale, travels to Atlantic City, visits and illnesses of residents, a watch theft by the Wivell boys, and routine notices. Includes endorsements for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
A lightning strike set James Burns' barn and contents ablaze on his farm a mile west of Thompson last Wednesday night. A miscreant threw something through Mrs. Stoldard's barn window, used by T. F. Memwood, a mine. Fire damaged shavings at a July Fourth display. Mr. Hewood offers 26 dollars reward for evidence to convict the would be incendiary. Local fishermen report catches from nearby lakes as C. Br. Jenkins and wife return from Weston pond outing. Reverend William Wilsbur of Jackson spoke at the W.C. meeting. Other church notes include Rev. FR. David visiting Hale's Eddy and a baptismal sermon by Nev. P. R. Tower. Families visiting and boarding at the Jefferson House noted. Post office building and adjacent postmaster residence undergoing paint work.
A birthday gathering honoring Robert Barr at his Old Purge home Saturday featured games and a generous supper. Attendees included numerous local residents and out of town guests from Dickson Scranton and Pittston, with many tied to area clubs and orders.
The Joan order of the Henisoap will be held at Peck's grave on Saturday August 1. The arranging committee includes Ira Jenkins Thomas Ruane Charles Jenkins and Patrick Burke. Borough auditors are addressing errors and a reported $20 000 reduction in assets. Miss Marie Richards of Orange New Jersey visits her sister Mrs A W Brundage. Merchant tailor William Gunn spends time in New York City. Samuel Hegers, long seeking better health, returns from Denver.
Yesterday home at Throop Constable William Coyne captured Marx Jad who was implicated in the Morgan store robbery. Jad lived nearby and had passed the dave while officers Brien and Jenkins scoured Schuylkill county for him. Coyne remains vigilant and proficient in his duties.
Local notes report Misses Fletcher and Liz air Jackson joining a camping party for a fortnight at Harveys Lake. Various residents travel, visit, or recover from ailments. a church meeting is set for Sunday with the presiding elder to preach. A burial occurs for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCamley. road improvements are praised as example for future conditions.
An advertisement claims deafness from a nasal catarrh can be cured only by a constitutional remedy. It asserts that local applications fail and guarantees a $100 reward for any case of deafness due to catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It promotes circulars and lists J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and Hall's Family Pills.
A narrative extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood forming remedy to restore strength and cure various diseases by improving digestion and purifying blood. Testimonials describe improved appetite sleep and energy after using the discovery and Pleasant Pellets, with notes on lung and liver ailments and urged readers to seek free medical advice at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute.
Engineer Leighton in charge reports 8200 feet of sewer to lay with 2400 completed. timing hinges on Fulnam Street decision for a week more. Local news includes El mira excursion sales, gallery moves, resignations at the Electric Light, and the Lehigh Valley rail proceeding hearing set for Thursday.
A garbled suburban argument mocks a neighborly dispute with odd spellings and mock formal tone, echoing a satirical newspaper voice. The piece plays on chickens and curses as a comic backdrop to a rigid, dogmatic speaker.
A fragmentary caption evokes a social domestic scene with Judine and a married friend, noting a comment on fetterer and a remark that marriage can cure a fault, conveyed in a period tone and dialogue style.
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