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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1898
Page
7
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is placed with Mr R Munn for news items. Address complaints about late delivery to Roberts and Heynelds news agents.
Mrs Bernard Mullady of South Main street died after abdominal illness and surgery performed by Drs Burns Wheeler Gillis and Harper. Funeral set for 9:30 Saturday at St Rose's church. Also noted are death of Carmena Perri and Mrs Patrick Harte with funerals at St Rose's. local residents and families listed.
A Mozart band led a parade through principal streets yesterday forenoon and then joined Crescent Social club's trip to Jefferson Park. Weather was unfavorable with small attendance. a telegraph from the park dated 4.30 reported improving conditions and 960 people on the ground. Few attended the evening event as storms persisted.
A clam hake gathering led by Frank Hollenbeck took place at Elk Lake yesterday with attendees from the city including Mr and Mrs Frank Hollenbeck Mr and Mrs D B Rawkins Mr and Mrs E A Wonnacott and families Mr and Mrs A Wannacott and families Mr and Mrs Howard Knapp and families Mr and Mrs H P Rocker and families Mr and Mrs L T Medland and families Mr and Mrs L T Beach and families Mrs Byron Peck Miss Mary Vannon Val Hollenbeck and Miss Myrtle Blackwell from Kingston.
A good sized audience attended the opening of the Grand Opera house last evening. A Boy Wanted was the attraction and caused merry amusement. Patrons admired the updated decorations with white and gold tones making the auditorium brighter and more inviting.
Examiners in the Fourth ward's third district heard voters testify as the proportion of illegal voters grew, adding pressure on the contest. The issue centers on young residents who had not yet paid taxes. A North Main street lunch wagon has been leased.
Taylor residents discuss tomorrow's St Josephs society picnic at Weber's Park with first class music for dancing. The town buzzes over street incidents on North Main when a Frank Cobb livery horse went unmanageable, briefly unseating him and prompting a driver to regain control. Many local figures are listed as candidates for delegates to the Third Legislative district convention while social visits and upcoming hotel matches draw attention. A group plans to travel to New York to see the American fleet’s return.
The London Chronicle correspondent Henry Norman rose from Harvard scholar to celebrated foreign writer. Born in England, he studied in France and Germany, wrote about Ireland and Egypt, and earned fame with ventures from Niagara Falls to Japan. His explorations yielded Real Japan and The Far East, followed by a Venezuela scoop and a Greco Turkish war link.
About forty members of Rushbrook Lodge I 0. O. F. including the second degree team conferred the second degree and candidate Rev. W. A. Griffiths of Wisconsin. He will preach at the Congregational church next Sunday. The arc lights were briefly turned on Wednesday evening. Several residents planned a Newton Lake camping trip for two weeks. A large boiler was hauled to the powder mill yesterday. County Superintendent J. C. Taylor was in town last evening.
Miss Sarah A. Smith and Barner A. Meisinger united in marriage at the home of William Steed in Blakely. Rev. J. R. Bilis of Blakely Baptist church officiated. They will reside in Peckville. Also notes family visits and a community event at Laurel Hill Park on September 1 hosted by the Catholic Young Men's Total Abstinence and Benevolent society. James Carly of Carbondale visited friends here yesterday.
The Odd Fellows lodge members plan a large fair for Thanksgiving week with tickets sold for a $20 gold piece prize. Mrs. W. H. Jones and children Arthur and Willian visit relatives in Wilkes-Barre. Dr. Bilheimer’s practice is overseen by De Myers. Many from here attended Thomas Jones’s funeral at Dutch Gap on Tuesday. Mrs. William Battin of Providence visits her parents on Lincoln Street.
A verse from Carolyn Wells extols the milkmaid and her enduring presence in pastoral poetry and art. It praises her youth and ubiquity, mocks exaggerated attire, and celebrates the spring symbol she embodies.
Local catalog notes a sale of Boys Finest Russian Calf Lace Shoes at 2.50 and 8.00 per pair, with Women's Tan Vic1 Kid Lace and Button Shoes priced around 3.50 to 4.00. Shoes advertised include Casco Calf Lace, Solid Lace and Button, with spring heels and varying widths.
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