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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1897
Page
12
In Lackawanna County Carbondale a worker on Thursday afternoon fell from a scaffold at a North Main street shop. Dr John S. Niles attended and reported a broken small bone in the left ankle. The fracture was reduced and the injured man is improving though in pain.
Deputy coroner Julius Spaeth investigated a Fell township house near No 10 bridge after a Hungarian man Albert Wintegratz was found dead with contusions. Six Hungarians were arrested during a drunken brawl. Coroner Longstreet will conduct further inquiry in Scranton.
Conductor Michael Kerrins aboard an Erie coal train near Stevens Point saw the tender and cars split and collide. Twelve gondola cars were demolished with contents spilled on the tracks. No injuries reported, losses run to thousands. Traffic stalled for hours. wrecking crews cleared the line by morning. Delaware and Hudson passenger train due at 10:50 p.m. arrived around 7 a.m.
Messrs TF KR Blair Frank Smith and J B Shannon were appointed by the court as viewers to decide as to the ages to property owners by the Main street improvements. They ruled no change in relative value and no benefits or damages were awarded. The viewers will report at the September term.
Charles Avery Jr of Garfield avenue, a watchman at the Delaware and Hudson saw mill, suffered a slight paralysis stroke at the mill early yesterday. He was taken home by the company ambulance and is under care of Dr. D. L. Bailey. He has little pain and is comfortable, with hope to resume duties after a few days rest.
A former resident, George W Edgert of Boston, appears in town after a long absence. He recently returned from a two year tour of Europe and notes many changes and improvements. Old residents recall his lecture on Mexico delivered over thirty years ago at Richmond hall, now the Pascoe Scurry Co store.
The Simpson Base Ball club defeated Honesdale 14 to 7 at Anthracite Park on Thursday afternoon. Honesdale led for eight innings before Simpson surged with ten runs in one inning. The game lasted two hours with umpire J. J. Faulkner officiating.
Nature hunts disease through a metaphorical detective force and touts Merce's Golden Recovery as the best remedy. It claims the cure targets liver and digestive organs, purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and alleviates lung and bronchial symptoms and debility with increased vitality.
A Scranton based excursion organized by the Scranton societies of the Cc. T. ALU draws a large crowd with delegates from across the country to enjoy mountain views. A gravity train wreck on Thursday caused horse fatalities and derailed cars, delaying traffic for hours.
Peckville workers at Consumers powder mills and nearby collieries were paid yesterday. Camp meeting attendance from Peckville is noted for Salem grounds if weather allows. Local visits include Mrs. Minor Craig and son at Carbondale, Mrs. Myra Oakley in Waverly, and Nelson family gatherings involving the Kiger reunion in Kiser. A 13th birthday party for Edith Chapman at Miss Florence Taylor's home featured music, recitations, and a silver watch as a gift.
JERMYN, Miss Gertrude Vale visits Miss Stella Allen at Forest City. Mrs Theron Moran, Mrs Hemelright, Frank Hemelright and James Reilly spent yesterday at Crystal Lake. Misses Nellie Rennie Bessie Bennett Lizzie Mann Kate Griffiths were at Chapman Lake. Miss Mattie Knapp returned from Wayne county. Maple Bell of Peckville visited sister Mrs Thomas Soloman. Mr Charles Potter was thrown from his wheel near Mayfield after meeting a goose.
Lewis Spits and Miss Eva Baldinger united in marriage at the Jewish synagogue on Water street Thursday evening by rabbi Shambraum of Scranton. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony followed by a delightful supper. Mr Spitz is a popular merchant in Olyent. Many neighbors and friends attended from Scranton and Williamsport.
This evening the Union band plans a picnic at Weber's rink with multiple bands and free admission. Calvary Baptist church holds services tomorrow with Rev. H. H. Harris and a 10:30 morning sermon. Odd Fellows meet on North Main Street. Reds travel to Hyde Park for a ball game with the Browns. Archibald colliery closure blamed on carriage break. Presbyterian church services follow usual times. Temperance group Emblem division No. 57 notes activities.
Community urges attendance at Welsh Congregational service tomorrow evening. Numerous local movements include births, visits, illnesses, and travel notes among residents from Union Street to Scranton. A serious accident injured Rev. J. B. Santee last Thursday. Descriptions of social visits and upcoming sermons follow.
The trolley party of the Brick church was postponed until Monday evening Aug 23. Cars will leave Mill street at 7 o'clock. Mrs E Repp and children visit Hunlocks Creek. Peter Rohland moved into William Carey’s house. Mrs B S Stearns of Courtland NY visits Mrs H L Edsall. Mr and Mrs James Rolls join Cooperstown excursion today. Mrs Simon Culver entertains her mother and sisters of Providence. James Dick will occupy William Davenport’s house.
A party of youths from Clark's Summit camped by the river last week and reported a splendid time. Participants included Mamie Myers Edna Ludlow Nellie Young Edward Griffin Edward Young Carrie Datesman Arthur Datesman Albert Dymond and Edna Saxe. Mrs Lizzie Page broke a leg when thrown from a wagon on the 7th.
Mrs Silas Taylor remains ill while visitations occur from Grace Dishach of Olyphant to Grace Atherton. Frank W Young couple welcomed a son born August 19 1897. Harvey Siniter son born August 19 1807. Newburg Misses Hunter visit friends. Edward Weise plans a shoe store addition and Frank Stanton has his house plastered.
A 1897 event listing adjudicatorsMus Bach Beranton Rev Edwards Kingston TL accompanist Jas Prescott Pottsville Conder Tay and more with morning and afternoon sessions. Vocal solos duets choruses and ensembles are scheduled with prices and rules for prize awards and eligibility including November 3 1897 submission deadline.
A concise prompt listing two rulers and a European country for a quiz style question. Includes “note ruler” and “another noted ruler” with reference to Europe.
Trains leave Scranton for New York and intermediate points on a May 1997 list. Details specify departures from Erie and Wyoming Valley regions with the Efe Monday timing and routes to major hubs.
Rail schedule notes Lehigh Valley routes from Scranton to New York and via connections to Wilkes Barre Salamanca Philadelphia and Buffalo. Includes departure times for various lines and mentions Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on all trains between Wilkes Barre and major cities. Officials Wilbur and Nonnemacher listed with office in Scranton Lackawanna Ave.
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