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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1897
Page
10
Lackawanna County Carbondale notes collectors and residents may send news to Mike R. Munn on Salem avenue for the Tribune. A theater event is set for Wednesday at 7 p m with matinee at 2 30 and an evening performance at 1._SENTENCE_LIMIT_
A major transfer of real estate and business interests occurred in Carbondale yesterday. A. B. Tiffany will assume the Carbondale Lumber Company’s plant and stock, including the yard and dwelling, with plans to operate both sites before moving the mill to the city. The firm was formerly connected with F. Perrick Bros and Dunnell.
The notice outlines candidates for city elections. In the Second Ward Democratic hopeful is John Leftee with John Gihool tied to another race. Fourth Ward contenders include J. J. Wonialty the present incumbent and PG McDon meh. Fourth Ward common council contenders are John Metlann and Alex Kennedy, with William Collings as a West Side candidate for the Second Ward.
A misreading editorial claims New York Life and other insurers raised rates. District agent J Shannon of this city refutes the report, stating there is no death in the claims and that rates were not advanced.
An outburst of water flooded the front of Mauliele and Purdy's store yesterday as five people were in the area. One man possibly saved himself by climbing to safety while another may have been swept or injured in the incident.
Belmonters read of Lee receiving a 68 page edition of the San Francisco Call from his son Harry in that city, noting a lucrative job there. H W Major’s wagon axle broke causing a minor injury. Invitations go out for an entertainment in the Leader building on January 4 with prominent officers attending. John Lynett was escorted to Banville after epilepsy and a recent relapse. J J Kennedy and J F Kennedy plan three double houses and one on River Street to be built by J J with occupancy expected by spring. The crowd at Alumer Park enjoyed the outing as a nameless skyring event drew interest. A show “AGI! from Ireland” with Katie Rooney and a large company will tour with new acts and a diagram for Lot performances opens at Reynolds.
This notice promises beef substitutes like mutton and drink options milk water coffee or tea with Scott’s Emulsion as the only choice for treatment. It extols cod liver oil hypo phosphites and glycerine as the best combined and claims prompt results for wasting and weight loss.
A shuffled missive lists residents and visitors amid towns like Lenox Hinjeedale Green Ridge and Scranton. Names include Walton Lewis Mary Athy Plannagan Lilian Blancon and Ellen Mothie visiting New York, with others visiting family and recovering from accidents.
Unclear text describes pedestrians on Taylor streets and sidewalk hazards. Mentions Taylor lodge No 48 Knights of Pythias officers elections and a community notice about school closings, church watch service, and a pigeon shoot event. Several local residents and families are named in passing with scattered references to holidays and campus events.
The Witteton Towlis family hosted a bustling Christmas event with music and entertainment by local groups from Scranton and West Scranton. Visitors included Miss Nora Garrett and Miss Judge, while local candidates discussed upcoming primary elections for town offices including Justice of the Peace and three council seats.
The article outlines upcoming election prospects for school directors and council seats across the First Second and Third wards. It notes term expirations for Thomas Price T F O More Henry Probst and James F Philbin and mentions potential candidates including Nininee Timothy Burke Thomas Dougher Mgr Praiet T J Kivity and Jacob Wagner as well as plans for ward representatives and officers of the Archibald Conclave.
JERMYN NEWS notes the election of officers for the Methodist Sunday School for the coming year. TD Winter is superintendent with a newly formed staff including secretary William Ovis and assistant secretary J MM Let. Brainist, Enna Tric, and others named among the team. several guests and visitors are listed, and funeral notices for Alta and related family members are mentioned along with visits by Mrs W Decker and Miss Edith Binion.
In Peckville the holiday season featured church events at the Methodist and Presbyterian congregations with programs of singing and entertainments. The ninth annual Tunis Beatty reunion took place on Christmas Day at Hickory Street, with attendees from several nearby towns and families.
An ungrammatical ad asserts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure indigestion and related symptoms. It cites four thousand Michigan cures in 144 and claims broad safety and effectiveness. The text advertises mail order packs and free booklets from Stuart Co, Marshall, Michigan.
Fragmented text describes Mr Simon Culwer visiting Modis and Miss Wiregle Davin at Poreons, plus Miss Anna Ward. It recounts a Sunday house visit and a women’s club event at Brick Church. A disturbance at Ferreel Poon involves Mrs Baward Connelly and a threatening man leading to injuries. The narrative ends with a chaotic scene and medical assistance.
Sunday evening meeting elected a slate for church and school roles. Thomas Walkine treasurer Willi Margauis Gnibeoul secretary T Letts organist Maugsin J. William wadhiers Edith Means Annig Probert Heacole Thome Powell dotin Watkins and many others named for various posts including auditors 69 hewls and ward leaders. Committees and gifts from Annie Hobun and Ally Kenn are noted with names of local residents and donors.
Mrs Thomcock of Wilitamstown visits with Ber phretus and Mrs Edwert at Mia ple Blreet Toler. Birkhawk spent Christmas in Yuureville. Mrs William Thorpe suffers from a coven wound on her lead with few days healing. Mis Bilgcoth Delphi, a student at Manesiielt Soate Normal, spends vacation with her parents. Christa Eve entered in Prim- Hiwe Methiettiat clairel quart. Program includes hymn prayer recitation and various performances with noted participants and notes of candy distribution to sellers.
A Chicago Tristune report on a Whidow on Blyte exhibit of historic horsehoes from the seventeenth century onward. The display contrasts old and modern shapes across countries, including English Derby winners’ shoe plaques and Irish bog lines, Kilkenny road shoes, and Liverpool street hooks.
A fragment describes an assortment of extraordinary horse shoes with long calks and intricate fittings. It notes wall holes and a unique dainty plate worn by Arabian horses, plus hinged rings and climbing-inspired designs. Historic rivals like John BR Gen try and Joe Patchen appear in silver as part of the display.
A heated scene unfolds with voices clashing over a controversial book and its author. A speaker rails against collectors and heathen themes, while another defends the work as a mind challenge. The crowd’s emotions rise as personal stories and concerns about censorship surface.
The item mentions Germania cellars located in Hammondsport and Rheims New York, noting their connection or presence in the local scene.
Lehigh Valley Railroad advertises anthracite coal usage and comfort on routes to Wilkes-Barre, Pottsville, Reading, Harrisburg, and Chicago via connections. It lists Pullman parlor cars, through service to New York and Philadelphia, and notes offices in Scranton and Philadelphia with general agents and superintendents.
Mon Nov 21 1897 schedules list various trains to New York Easton Philadelphia Washington Hinghamton Buffalo Utica Ithaca and more with multiple departures and connections. Notes include express and accommodation trains, intermediate stations, and pocket timetables available from Mol. Smith, district passenger agent.
Train schedule notes trains depart Scranton for New York and intermediate points on October 18 with departures at 1:00 am 1:00 pm and arrivals to Scranton at 2:15 am and 9:15 pm. The text lists connections via Erie and Wyoming Valley routes with times for Howley and Palload points.
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