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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1898
Page
7
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is placed in the hands of Mr JM Forbes. Readers with complaints or requests about regular delivery should address Moveris & Rey Holds, news agents.
Michael B. Madigan of Scranton died after illness. He was born in 1840 in Bliver Lake, Stte quehanne county, married to Mary Miseeti, had daughter Annie, two brothers Dennis and Thomas, and a sister Mrs Mean. He served Knights of Pythias, MAA, and St Vincent de Paul. funeral at St Rose’s Church with cremation at St. Rowe's.
A noisy dispute surfaces among business leaders and residents over a paid fire department plan. Citizens question effectiveness and cost while officials defend the move as necessary and hope to avoid delays.
The fragmented report notes last month showed reduced mortality in the city but acknowledges deaths remained high. It mentions overall fewer deaths, comparisons to prior months, and references to residents and possible contributing factors amid unclear details.
William Flannigan, employed on the eastbound back car, was nearly struck by a passing train near Bushwick last night. He attempted to alight as the wheels sped past and was injured when he fell to the ground but escaped being crushed. He will be kept from duty for several days.
Fragmentary OCR describes a falltene a2chenye tied to Plomesdaide and London investors backing a nine million dollar road plan. The route aims from the city to Honesdale and onward toward Mondeut, with connections to local figures Hollenback and Rooon.
A narrative compares a lost man in the woods to illness and urges rational action. It argues digestive and nutritional support restores health, praising Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non stimulant remedy that nourishes blood and muscles, with many cures for heart-related concerns.
Advice explains thin pale people suffer poor digestion and unhealthy looks. It urges dietary change to gain weight by eating more starchy foods and adjusting meals to improve digestion and nutrition.
Johann Hoff's Malt Extract is advertised as a food in itself that aids digestion of starchy foods and increases appetite. The copy claims it will "make flesh and blood" and lists New York Berlin Paris as locations.
Local notes describe a Village of Pine and Archiald camping planning meeting at the acantie oi chambers. Citizens discuss emergency readiness and a volunteer corps as a choir at the Baptist church rehearses for the Merry Milk Maid event.
A switch for the Beek trademark can be constructed at the Bebe location which hosts a station.
Poorly lit night schools led by Professore Culling and Lesher need more electric lights. Five electric lamps are not enough to illuminate a room of such size, risking students eyes. If more power cannot be added, kerosene lamps should be considered a desirable alternative.
Charleye J. Blair and Miss Clara Yarrington were married yesterday afternoon aboard a Delaware and Hudson train en route to Mount Upton New York. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Woot Blaby and Drothoy attended as groomsman.
An anonymous review praises the opera base management for high performances during a seamen themed night. A lively and sensitive audience witnessed the funniest acts of the season. The curtain fell amid roaring laughter and continued for minutes after.
The piece records a series of wedding congratulations and social happenings at a Welsh Pagdlyt church community. It lists couples, guests, and celebrants including Mr. and Mrs. William Williams and Miss Cyner Smith, with mentions of visitors from towns like Forest City and Honesdale and references to the upcoming ceremony at St Rowe's church.
One of Olyphant's grandest nuptials last night united Miss Mary A Carbine sister of ex Postmaster Carbine and Mr Michael J McAndrew of Binghamton in marriage at St Patrick's church. The ceremony conducted by Rev P Murphy drew a large gathering with ushers M J Wheeler and others. The bride wore a brownish gown with white and black satin trims and a black velvet hat. The bridesmaids wore blue gowns and black trims. After the ceremony the couple met guests at the bride's residence in Delaware Street for a reception.
A collection of testimonials from women about kidney and urinary complaints. They describe fatigue, back and abdomen discomfort, and relief after taking Warner’s Safe Cure, with praise from Mrs. N Dikhune of Vinaihaven and Mrs. Hadid of Palilaw, among others, asserting renewed health after use.
A mixed item lists theater and church events in Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns for St Patrick’s day, mentions crowds and choirs, and notes expected performances as well as civic notices. It also contains weather and celestial forecasts predicting meteors, earthquakes, and crop threats, with remarks from Prof. C. Coles.
Revival meetings through the week draw steady attendance led by tireless Sister Hey and Mister Siripikine. New converts come forward each evening and young people receive special invitations to attend.
A December column notes a remarkable celestial panorama on the 21st with the sun setting, the moon rising, and the earth casting a dark veil as stars align. It links the event to Advent and Christmas beliefs, then shifts to discuss meteorological and mythical themes, storm power, and warnings about vital forces.
The text argues public preference follows proven price and reliability. It cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as trusted, noting long use builds loyalty. It asserts people choose dependable products for coughs colds and croup and buy from Matthews Bros. as wholesalers and retailers.
Great sale of lamps features seventy eight pieces each 26 inches tall with porcelain bowls and shades in fresh tints and floral designs. Standards and trimmings are Roman gold and burners are genuine Rochester style.
A local advertisement touts lamps priced at 4.95 instead of 7.50, emphasizing value for money and noting hundreds of other lamps quartered on the second floor for shoppers to inspect.
In the Wyoming Avenue display on Main Aisle readers see offers for 6 volume sets including Gieo Fillor and Marlitt with prices ranging from two to six dollars. Other listings include 19 volumes by Walter Scott and Verne along with various authors, all priced per set with noted discounts.
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