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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondence for The Tribune is now handled by C. R. Munn at Salem Avenue and Church Street for news items. Complaints about irregular delivery should be directed to Roberts and Reynolds, news agents.
The driver dove and gunners strike at No 1 drift may have ended as workers prepared to return to duty, but three more were discharged Frank Clifford Dominick Whilleen and Jobin Carey The Barkers’ work was handled by company bands from the mines A striker committee plans to travel to Beranton to present the matter to the coal department superintendent.
Both councils were notified to meet tonight in a joint session as public opinion grows for decisive action on the mayoral veto. Officials say public business must proceed despite petty squabbles and shifting responsibility.
Yesterday the Tribune noted supplies for Cuban sufferers may be left at the Columbia Hose house. Active organizers request contributions be made within the next three days with cash left with C. E. Spencer, treasurer of the local Red Cross drive.
The city notes Seventh and Spring avenues now passable after maintenance work. Jason Mills, of this city, has a hospital ship assignment bound for Santiago. Representatives Duncan and Mrs. Ford visit, with family ties and travel updates surrounding Buffalo and Plymouth contacts. The capping on River Street’s retaining wall is completed, and local social updates include the Monarts concert from Hotel American balcony.
The Ladies Aid of the Metha det Episcopal church will assemble at Mrs. Tt. M. Mucklow's home this afternoon. Mrs. Kennedy and daughter Minnie have returned from a visit in Bradford County. M. F. O'Brien returns from a few days in New York City. Mrs. J. Bailey and family of Wilkes-Barre visited Walsh real estate on Grove Street. Miss Kate Moore of Boston visits her uncle John Moore on Grove Street. Patrick Conway's remains will be taken to Dunmore for interment. At the school board meeting, Helen Dixon was named first substitute, Mar Healey second, and Nellie
Callahan third substitute Mrs Mary Guppy appointed mnitress at No 2 building Margaret Healey at No 1 and Alexander Conkey at No 3 building Miss Iva Campbell visiting friends in Parsons Mrs Mary Van Taswell and daughter of New York guests of Mrs Rose Newlin yesterday T Z Malley left for Newport Newer Dreaming cereal night drew crowd at Mr and Mrs Bri H Snyder home Dr G F B Feamen possesses rare species with eleven buds to bloom tonight Pt Holland opens tailoring shop in North End Miss Ida Penman Scranton to return home after visit with Mr and Mrs Joseph McPherson Bridal party entered St Marys Church early yesterday Miss Kate Brehony and Alexander McCormack contracted wedding attire described Bride wore Niagara blue traveling gown Hume hat Maid Miss Kate Dempsey in white organdie over sak Groom EB J Ward Scranton conducted ceremony Rev M F Crane Bride and groom departed 7 04 train for extended wedding tour with western cities Friends in town wish them success.
Martin Deichmillar plans a California departure. Squire W J Williams learns of his brother’s death in Williamstown and leaves for the funeral with family. Mrs William Weir and daughter Rebecca depart for a brief England visit. William Smith of Providence visited on Sunday. John Wesley Castle No 049 Knights of the Golden Eagle enjoyed a Saturday night in Keifer's hall. Miner Owen Owens in Johnson's Mines had a fall and facial injuries after a carriage incident. taken to Lackawatina hospital.
The Electric Light company hopes to have the Incandescent Might machinery in operation next Tuesday after removal to Danville asy lum. The note expresses optimism that the relocation will not be necessary.
The town mourns Anthony Edwards with a large funeral service at the Methodist Episcopal church and burial in Forest Home cemetery. The procession included local lodges Knights of Pythias and Knights of Malta and honored pallbearers. Various residents attend visits and social events, including a 24th birthday surprise for Harry Evans, and several church and lodge activities announced for the week.
John Phillips earned posthumous fame for a midnight ride to Fort Laramie to deliver despatches during the 1866 siege of Fort Phil Kearney. Despite 20 degrees below zero, he reached safety after five days, enabling relief for the garrison. He later became a U.S. citizen before dying of his ordeal.
A chronicle listing numerous maritime disasters from 1888 onward. Entries name the vessel, date, location, and lives lost or saved, including British bark Abercorn off Washington coast and other steamers and brigs sunk or foundered near Portugal, Canary Islands, Tyrrhenian Sea, and beyond with casualty counts.
In Archbald yesterday the Olyphant Browns edged Archbald 4 to 4 in a wrangle filled contest. Marty Swift started for Archbald and allowed many hits while Dummy McDermott fanned the Olyphant hitters. Key plays included a three base hit by Cleary and two base hits by Connors O Hara and Sheridan. The game featured lively defense and a disputed seventh inning ending. The Athletics of Olyphant challenged the Lackawannas for a Sunday game in Olyphant per Tribune notice and James O Hara served as captain.
Miss Bessie Evans of Providence visits friends Mia. Walter Murray of Second Street returns from Parson after two weeks away visiting Misses Mary and Emma Solomon in Dunmore. Rev W F B Brown and family depart for Tessburg after accepting a preaching call. Mr Welch of Tunkhannock visits son Frank. Mary Jane Roberts, who became suddenly insane last week, is very much improved.
A twelve-foot sturgeon weighing over 600 pounds is examined on a Victoria cannery floor. Workers describe halting the giant beast into sections with an ax, noting larger fish reportedly weigh up to 1,200 pounds and that Chinamen are involved in processing and disposal despite periodic expulsions.
A long list of items sought by a buyer including gingham calico madras sea side shirtings organdies and lawn fabrics. Also solicits white nainsooks cambric lawn lawnware and various household goods from books to glassware and groceries with specific mentions of prices and quality.
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