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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1898
Page
7
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now in the hands of Mr. C. Ro Mann at Salem avenue and Church street for receiving news items. All complaints about regular delivery should be addressed to W. T. Roberts, news agent.
Yesterday at St. Hose Convent eight young women received to the Order of the Immaculate Heart of Mary with Bishop William O'Hara presiding. The ceremony featured Rev. T F Coffey and Rev. D J MacGoldrick. several clergy attended and several candidates received religious names and habits. A fire incident at a South Main Street restaurant occurred earlier but caused limited damage. The Snooner organ company will begin a four week engagement at Grind Opera House next Monday with daily matinees starting Tuesday.
Miss Annie Brennan and William F. McAndrew of Scranton wed at St Rose Church in a ceremony conducted by Rev T F Coffey. Attendants include Miss Alice Davie of Scranton and Charles Cannon of Jermyn. The couple plans a New York honeymoon and then a new home in Berteton plus a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. Also united were Miss Mary T Kelnairds and Lewis T Hartman in a separate ceremony at the Gustparsonage with a wedding trip to Mayfield afterwards. Additional nuptials included Miss Martha A Naughton and Paul Pollock D D of Chicago in Checon Presbyterian Church with brothers Irving and J W Naughton as witnesses.
The January issue reports that 97 alumni have become teachers or educators, with only six of them male. Of 51 city school teachers, 40 are high school graduates. Early alumni mostly taught, while now they pursue diverse fields including missionary work art civil engineering printing medicine and law.
John Wood, about sixteen, sustained serious injuries to his right foot while at work at No shaft yesterday. He was operating three gravity cars from under the slates when his foot was crushed under a wheel. Doctors fear permanent damage.
An advertisement touts Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo as a trusted specialist for women’s health. It claims his Favorite Prescription avoids exams and local treatment, heals ulcers, eases pain, strengthens nerves, and aids pregnancy. Over ninety thousand endorsements are cited and readers are urged to write for free advice.
PURELY PERSONAL. William Charen returned to the city after visiting relatives in Indian Territory. Miss Inabelly Watt hosted Miss Ale Osterheat of Scranton. Friends praise Miss Youn Bigelow for recovery and Miss Julia Gillen has returned home. Miss Mary M. Gummer graduates from Brockport Normal School with high honors.
A man named Timothy McAndrew of Mayfield suffered a broken hip in a rock roof collapse at Glenwood mines. Depot agent McGinnty left for Rondout, NY. Sunday school party enjoyed a Leigh ride led by Miss Margaret Jones. A 6 month old child of Mr and Mrs Bennett died. Maggie Hennessy married Aly McDonald at St. Mary’s church with guests and gifts noted. Hof fiker Williams planing mill closed for inventory. Hotticker and Williams dissolve partnership with Lyman Hofficker to continue the business.
Peckville Conclave of the Order of Heptasophe returns thanks to all who assisted at their entertainment last Friday evening. Mre Geofree WY Hoberta spent Sunday with Frank Brindage at Merton. Miss Mable Harding taught Sunday school sleighride. Michael Lennon of Newark, N J visited his parents at Grassy Island. Mr and Mrs John Snooks moved to a new house on Maple Street. A F Kiger left yesterday for Wilkes-Barre to visit friends.
The funeral for Integra Jonnie Wieland wife of Tax Collector Theodore Wieland was held yesterday afternoon at the Lincoln Street residence. A large attendance of Alende relatives and members of the Primitive Methodist church attended. The Red Men's lodge and the Primitive Methodist church members were represented. Services were conducted by J. W. Holder at the Primitive Methodist church.
The funeral services were followed by burial at Priceburge cemetery with floral offerings noted as especially beautiful, including a wreath titled the gates ajar. Pallbearers listed include Thompson, Robert and Luke Mall, George Reese, Henry Delks, and John Wieland. Some Bankle Tribe Red Men members traveled to Olyphant to hear Thomas K. Donnelly of Philadelphia at the Waragha tribe meeting.
A dire forecast warns of repeated high flood days in February triggering social and religious upheaval. The text urges women and children to act now to improve the world or risk March disasters and sudden deaths from the storms. It notes a prior forecast of Penney remaining briefly spared but now proving true.
The notice warns of major breaks and high gales with tornadoes and cyclones along the coast and across the country in March. It forecasts strange electrical storms, unusual sunsets, bright stars, and a possible tidal wave. it also predicts epidemics and violent crime as part of ominous planetary influences.
An old advertisement touts Kemps Bilsum as the best remedy for coughs croup bronchitis asthma and consumption. It urges daily use and keeping a bottle at home with a free sample offer.
Yesterday proved the store’s biggest Wednesday despite the cold as shoppers flocked to advertised items. Each item is guaranteed to be worth from half to double its cost, with the warning that most deals won’t last beyond today.
Basement sale offers 1000 large tin cups with pull handles for cents and 800 large market baskets with solid handles at 4c. 500 Japanese coal hods at 12c, 500 comforts in Turkey reds and silks at 1.00, 500 heavy wool blankets at 0.43 a pair. Also seedless raisins and naval oranges featured. English seal collars offered at 1.87, describing quality and styling.
A vintage sale notice highlights women and men shoes in budget prices with ranges from 0.98 to 1.79 per pair. Includes boys girls misses and children sizes with discounted boots and casual footwear.
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