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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1897
Page
10
A public letter from the state health department executive office favors a larger local board of health with a full time hygienist and a physician member. It argues for centralized expert guidance on water safety milk inspection and disease control while urging appointment reforms and better service delivery.
The Grand lodge officers of the Shield of Honor announce a series of meetings in Cleethorn Bournton and Hyde Park to discuss their order. Special invitation extended to miners and the public is welcome.
The Herald reports questions about Alderman Lowry's official status after his sixth ward election in DS. Opponents contend the chain of eligibility is unclear and will challenge the result if the seat is deemed vacant. Several aspirants await a potential vacancy in 1805 amid contested vote procedures.
A large cave formed Sunday night on the Wheat Side near the fan-house and old Nea workings. The earth settled about thirty feet, leaving a fifty foot diameter hole. No nearby buildings were damaged. In recent years several caves have appeared in the area, including one that stretched across half the roadway on Seat Street.
Mise FEnima Swigert visited friends in Firanton yesterday. Miss Martha Haris spent Sunday in Peckville. Mrs. Dhridget Walsh of Pie strong entertains granddaughter Mrs. Ann Parrett of Dunmore. Harry Dennis of South Wyong street accompanied by August Smith of Calkins.
A promotional piece extols motherhood as a noble duty and claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures infertility and pregnancy discomfort. It praises women who become healthy mothers and cites testimonials from Mrs Florence Hunter and others about safe childbirth and healthy babies. It advertises a medical adviser offer and claims the medicine strengthens nerves and supports prenatal care.
Harry McKenna of Gordon Avenue fired at a target and a bullet pierced his arm. The Baptist choir began a program last evening as did Washington ministers. Masons of the No. 29 lodge installed officers and announced a special meeting to hear the committee names and disciplinary matters. The Evening Herald will sort type for the fraternity line today.
William Drokeen shive, a night clerk for the traction company, was severely injured when a power line and vandalism disrupted service on a weekday night. A stained glass window at Fort Jonas Hpheoopail church was broken on Friday by an intruder, with evidence of deliberate damage and a wire cover. Edward Donmit and Patrick Fury were noted in local reports with minor mentions, while Charles Nolan and others faced charges related to license offenses. The incident prompted police action and involved patients and witnesses in Carbondale and Scranton areas.
Mise Lege McCloskey visits Archbold yesterday. Funeral for Lewis Ory occurred Sunday at his D L avenue residence with large attendance at the German Evangelical church led by Rev. William Sue. The Archbold Hart Garl member attended in a Vienna style. Christmas events include St Themes parish opening a scene of congregation and a Christmas program of maid instrumental music featuring regional talent. Second Saturday engagement at Father Mathew opera house with play A Heroe in Rue tou Voy Mire well received. hall recently repaired increasing seating. Laurel street residents praise contractor duties. Laurel Street parishioners prepare for Christmastide vacation. Pokville Exodus and Serengde band plan a social Christmas night.
George Willes hosted Sabbath gathering in Hyde Park as Miss Margaret Gibbs travels through town for oratory trials. Bliss Cibiene praised as top in the valley. rehearsal planned tomorrow at Van Morris Hall. Mrs Qawid J Thomas’s family thanks friends for support during recent trouble. A fundraiser for Mrs Henry Bona set for Weber's rink this month. Thomas Leonard visited with friends on the Sabbath. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western collieries in the valley announce three to four days of work this week. Lillian Howells from Green Ridge stayed with her parents on Sunday. Thomas Frias of North Taylor also noted in town.
A man slowly recovering from sickness was confined to his home. Mr and Mrs Ceorge Taylor of North Main street visited relatives in Hyde Park yesterday. Mrs Thomas H Jenkins of Union Street was stricken with apoplexy on Saturday but somewhat improved. The Taylor Choral union plans a concert Thursday evening at the Welsh Congregational Church vestry.
A Hungarian man Ceerma Mehnar was killed yesterday afternoon near the Delaware and Hudson line at Moone Mountain junction north of Peckville after being struck by engine No 1 traveling south. The body was taken to Kinback’s undertaking parlor with detective Crippen present. Detected by local reports, the incident occurred as Mehnar sought his brother in law in Audenried Schuylkill County.
An article argues the decline of Black health in the South, citing Dr. Johnson and others. It claims higher death and lower birth rates among Negroes, attributes degeneration to postwar neglect, and contrasts slave-era care with current conditions. It cites hospital admission rates and disability figures for colored versus white troops, urging medical professionals to act to restore health.
An article describes Yukon District mining life with mosquitoes and extreme temperatures, noting summer swarms, frost risks, and the impracticality of agriculture. It covers meteorological records from 1845 to 1906, early farming efforts by Alaska Commercial Co. near Forty Mile and Portage, and the need to import fodder and vegetables for miners as the region remains largely barren.
The Sunday Free Press advertising a dozen openings for circulation staff no experience required. Apply at the newspaper’s business office this week.
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