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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1897
Page
12
Carbondale correspondent for The Tribune is now in the hands of C. Fr. Munn at Salem avenue and Church street. Some items may be addressed to John W. Shannon, news agent, for regular delivery.
Arthur Young and accomplice Loughlin were arraigned after stealing $8 from a Delaware and Hudson ticket window. Young admitted their plan and described the robbery while lawmen searched him, with four dollars found and others sought. Police chief McAndrew credited for prompt action leading to arraignment.
An advertisement extols Pierce's Prenatal Remedy as the best medicine for prospective mothers. It claims it strengthens organs, prevents weak babies, and enables a healthy pregnancy, citing testimonials about transforming weak patients into healthy mothers and babies.
A student debate at the public school yesterday afternoon weighed the value of teaching children to believe in Santa Claus. The affirmative team led by Miss Brink and Miss Teete argued for belief while Mike Mann and Miss Emini Bhirrett spoke for the negative. The judges' decision favored the affirmative despite non unanimous opinions.
Yesterday afternoon at 4:30, three employees of the locomotive shop Mewers Frank Hain Duty and Peters were badly burned when a stream of molten lead exploded. The blast splashed their faces and one man’s hat fused to his head, requiring cutting his hair to remove it. Duffy suffered the most injuries as molten metal adhered to his face and clothing.
The Cran Opera House hosts John Lo Sullivan with vaudeville and sparring Monday night. Marks H. Yohe presents Devil’s Auction at the Grand Tuesday. The Academy of Music resumes with Welsh singers and a repertoire company offering two daily performances, opening with The Song of the Wagon.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon for Jamen Cursland at his residence on Bel Not Street. The service, led by Rev. Chales Lee of the First Presbyterian, was followed by a procession to Maplewood Cemetery with members of Cambrian Lodge and Whitin encampment in attendance. the funeral was well attended by neighbors and friends.
A misdelivery disrupted a tribute letter to The Newspypers readers in the upper Lickawanndvalles area. The item was misplaced en route between the city station and the Tribune press, leaving readers without the expected notice. Officials note the error and promise remedial action.
Purely personal notes mention Merrick Miller and Clifford visiting a friend yesterday. Mrs. Merrick Miller and daughter Mabel traveled to Aberdeen Dakota. Mrs DW Humphres and children Chrace and Charles spent yesterday in the Electric City. Mrs. A W Claney of Beran is also noted.
Residents and visitors mingle at Tamton gatherings as W. W. Watt and Meet WM Paul join city events. Edith Power visits New York while Lathe returns from Dijonian. A sheriff closes and reopens Gerson millinery. a Plymouth audience attends a political gathering. A 3000 dollar prize fight plans draw crowds.
A small town report lists events at the Howe Boys Fair over the next two weeks including a grown thal at Pare River Utah and Methodist program items. It notes plans for the Wilson Fire Company hall decor and a busy schedule of church services with Rev J S Thomas preaching Believers Made Rich Through at 11 am.
Evening service at Seaview Methodist Church led by Presiding Elder W. TL Thorn. Members gathered for the sacrament of the Lord's Supper and to participate in the church's feast of love. Seaview observed usual evening rites with welcoming remarks at the close of the sermon.
A wedding took place Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Weibel of High Street. Miss Annie Ote of South Scranton and Mr Henry Weibel of the same place were married. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev A Weber. A reception and ball followed with many local families attending. Mrs Richard Davis of the Plate is indisposed.
The Kingery Lode No 400 Free and Accepted Masonry installed officers led by Grand Master T F L Penman with Brown of Perr Wil Namen tote Scruanton. A banquet followed at the West End hotel with elaborate decorations and a large roster of attendees from local families and lodges.
A messy OCR fragment mentions a 19 year old related to a price, several competitors, and a race context with a mention of a hall or figure. The text is incomplete and unclear but suggests a competitive event and a possible price or cost element.
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