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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1897
Page
10
Advertisements and job work orders left at Shannon Co. will receive prompt at office hours. Child returned from Hone dala now in Elkdale for a few days. Ed Larrington and H H Jadwin back from Dundaff vacation. Miss Sadie Sweeney of Archbald returns home. Miss Sarah McHale hosts Miss Anna Mack and Miss May Golden of Pittston.
Select council heard ex Major Retten urge a Jones Street incandescent light near the D and H works. A petition signed by about 1000 for a new No 1 plane bridge and paving improvements was favorably reported, with Eaton’s resolution directing city officials to confer with the canal company. Swigert sought referral of a resolution to disband Columbian Hose No 6, which President Meult opposed, defending the unit.
John Merk suffered severe injuries at the Pendleton Bobbin factory on Dundaff Street when his arm was caught between a belt and wheel. The machine spun at 200 revolutions per minute, tearing clothing, tossing him fifteen feet, and causing deep head wounds. Dr Shields treated him. he was taken to the hospital in serious condition but resting quietly.
Early yesterday a cave-in under a Gordon Avenue house occupied by Michael Cooke and family caused the summer kitchen to collapse, separating the two buildings and damaging the foundation. Fire risk was averted when Mr. Cooke extinguished a threatened blaze. The two story house, owned by Mrs. A Hughes, was left blocked after foundation damage from defective mining at No. 1 slope.
Local items record numerous visits and social engagements across Wayne County and nearby towns. Names include Wickwire Ayers Collins Porter Ryan Lewis Reese Plath Willie Dimock Courtright Williams McCabe Gibbs Brennan and Pitts with travels to Scranton Hawley Ocean Grove Poyntelle Hancock Forest City and Canaan Street.
Frank Ball injured by fall from wheel. Fred Badger visits his brother on Cemetery Street. Thomas Marsh runs for Democratic delegate. George Pruner and Thomas Stephenson visit from Scranton. St James church children go to Crystal Lake for annual outing. Delaware and Hudson collieries idle due to Sunday school excursion. Delegates attend Fourth Legislative district convention. Swartz, Rettew and Badger win nominations. William Roberts and Eva Mellow wed at Scranton. Nine carload excursion by Methodist church to Farview. Sadie and Mamie Qualin return from Atlantic City.
A surprise party was held Monday night at George Schmidt's home on Albert street for his birthday. Dancing ran until 11 pm with refreshments served afterwards. Attendees included numerous locals and out of town guests, listing many names. A thunderstorm Sunday afternoon damaged Mrs Jones’s house and injured her son Willie. Miss Maggie Hall hosts Miss Mary Golightly for a few days.
A group of young people from this Place rode to Lake Chapman Monday evening. Miss Bernetta Kelly of Scranton visited town Monday. Michael O'Hara and Patrick Neary of South Main street were injured in No. 5 mines yesterday morning. A large turnout from here joined the Lackawanna excursion to Farvine Monday. The Kinglets of Father Matthew will take part in the Scranton parade Thursday evening. Henry Rath Jr of Carbondale, formerly here, visited friends Sunday. Miss Julia Barrett of Philadelphia and Annie May Barrett of Scranton called on friends Sunday. Mrs John Carden and son John spent yesterday with friends in Dunmore. Miss Meggie White of Providence returned home after visiting her aunt Mrs Patrick Dutty, with Miss Magele Cain and Belinda Loftus of this place.
A cantata titled A Dream of Fairyland will be performed at the Welsh Congregational church on Aug 26 and 27 under Band of Hope direction by a 50 member chorus led by William M. Thomas. Cast features May, Neva, angels, fairies, and other roles with admission 26 cents adults and 10 cents children.
Multiple residents and visitors are noted from Union Street, Pittston, Green Ridge, Scranton, and Wales. Plans for a new clothing store in town are announced by H J Klusen and William Rust. Charles Evans seeks re election as delegate. Measles cases rise in the First ward with five new reports.
Miss Jennie Eden of Dunmore visits uncle J W Thornton while Mrs Dewitt Reed stays with friends in Glenburn. Montrose delegate Brodhead attends Knights of Pythias grand lodge in Scranton. Avoca pair fish in Ransom catching twelve. Old Forge school board lists teachers for five rooms. Brick Church plans trolley party to Nanticoke on Aug 19 with 60 cent round trip from Duryea.
A Missouri senate official recounts how Cleveland faced a succession crisis after Hendricks death. With no president pro tempore or speaker, Andrew Edmunds convened allies to prepare for a potential vacancy during Cleveland's Indianapolis funeral journey.
Price per bottle set in cents for sale through druggists. Officials note pricing varies by brand and outlet. Consumers are urged to compare labels and seek guidance from pharmacists for proper use and dosage.
A corporate firm serves as trustee, executor, administrator and guardian under court, corporate and individual appointments. The article notes the practice of fiduciary roles by the company across matters requiring legal authority and oversight.
An account recalls Senator Edmunds guiding President Cleveland during a critical succession moment. Edmunds urged caution to avoid a prolonged executive vacancy, prompting Cleveland to cancel travel orders and stay in Washington. The piece notes later reforms ensuring a smoother transfer of power.
The public is invited to a musical and literary entertainment on Saturday evening August 2. On Monday August 4 the school work begins in both sessions.
The notice lists mixed train times and connections from Scranton to New York and East, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, and western points. It includes specific departures like 6.10 am, 1.20 pm, 2.55 pm, and 6.55 pm, with express and accommodation services to Binghamton Corning Elmira Buffalo and beyond. It notes connections at N famaport and Harrisburg, with Northumberland, Pittston, Wilkes-Barre, Plymouth, and intermedate stops and sleeping coaches on all expresses.
A damaged OCR fragment from Erie area reports on an intermunicipal point discussion and potential service adjustments involving Wreming Valley and nearby Berve Boresivonates. Details are unreadable, but the note indicates ongoing municipal planning.
The notice details Lehigh Valley Railroad services with routes from Scranton to New York via D. R. R. and to Pittston Wilkes-Barre via D. L. & W. R. R. plus connections to Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg and intermediate towns via D. H. FR. BR and D. L. & WR. It promotes exclusive use of anthracite coal for cleanliness and comfort and lists departure times plus Pullman cars and sleeping accommodations between Wilkes-Barre and major cities. Officials named include Rollin H. Wilhur and CHAS LEE with station offices in Scranton Bethlehem and Philadelphia.
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