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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1898
Page
12
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now in the care of Mr. C. R. Munn at Salem Avenue and Church Street for news items. Deliver irregularity complaints should be sent to W. T. Roberts, news agent.
Obituaries report the death of William J. Williams of 17 Drury mond avenue after a month with stomach and heart troubles. Born in Wales in May 1891, he was a longtime Delaware and Hudson employee and a respected citizen. He leaves a wife Catherine Hudson and four children, plus four brothers. His funeral is set for Monday at 2:90 PM with Maplewood interment. Willie C Strader dies at Brooklyn street after pneumonia and heart complications. funeral plans pending with services at the house and Schenectady interment. Debased, 14, dies in Fort Wayne, Indiana. son of Frank and Mrs. Debased, he had trained as a printer at W. O. Frank Co. and leaves three brothers. Funeral today at the house, with interment in Schenectady.
Relatives in the city received a Jersey City despatch announcing the death of Gilbert Colwell born Cherry Ridge Wayne county August 18 184. He moved to this city as a youth and rose to Magnan on the Delaware and Hudson then became assistant yard master for the Central Railroad of New Jersey in Jersey City. He later captained a fast freight between Jersey City and Philadelphia before losing a leg in an accident three years ago. He married Ella Isgar in November 1858 and is survived by his wife two daughters Cora and Helen his mother Mrs. Sarah A Colwell four brothers Frank Sidney Arthur Frederick two sisters Mrs Charles Dolph and Elizabeth Colwell. He was a popular rail man and a Red Man member and a Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen officer. Remains will be brought here today with funeral set for tomorrow.
The Spooners are described as aided by an excellent company of well known associates in a local report.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a preventive and curative treatment for consumption. It claims the medicine rebuilds lung tissue, cleanses the blood, improves digestion and nerves, and increases appetite while asserting free copies of The Common Sense Medical Adviser with stamps.
The Grated theater begins a week of performances next Monday featuring a four act comedy The Judges Wife and eleven shows with a new program each night. On Tuesday Miss Edina Spooner debuts in Carbondale with The Animated One Sheet a nineteenth century novelty sung by fifty voices drawing strong audience interest.
Judge, a boy, was run over by a team on Pike street while skate fastening. He suffered scalp wounds, skull indentation, a long ear laceration needing six stitches, and slight brain concussion. The incident occurred near eelock before evening.
Two rival trains on parallel tracks raced toward Uniondale with a 25 minute lead by the Ontario and Western train. The Suritoga express was heavier, adding three cars, while the Ontario and Western stopped at three extra stations, ending with both trains entering Scranton together.
Mrs. Sarah Houseton of Drummond avenue obtained an arrest warrant for her husband Alderman Bunnell issued after he allegedly assaulted her on January 18 and turned her out at night. She says he later moved a lamp chimney and threatened to set fire to their bed where two children slept. the son intervened. He was committed to jail to await trial.
Ernest Downton sold his house and lot at Spencer street and Lathrop avenue to William F. Ward for 41900. The Rev Charles T Coerr of Renovo Pa will conduct services at Trinity church tomorrow. Mrs Reese Price and two children return from Scranton. Mrs Thomas Dickson returns to Scranton after visiting Mrs J Th Van Bergen. The Young Ladies' Cooking club visited Scranton for entertainment hosted by Mrs Haydn Evans.
The funeral for George Walsh was held yesterday morning from his Hill Street home and at St Thomas Church. Pallbearers included Patrick Wells John Conway William Younle John Wron ger George Otto Patrick Roache Prof George P Bible and J C Taylor. A large crowd of locals attended and interment followed at St Thomas Cemetery. A separate note mentions a party for area youths, a Masons installation in Scranton, and various local social and civic events including mine accident.
Miss Ruth Gardiner of Wyoming seminary spent Sunday with her parents. Mr and Mrs Gardiner and Mr and Mrs George Swarts of Dunmore were guests of Mr and Mrs S J Hornbacker. Horace Hitchcock of Jersey City visited Mr and Mrs Latouche, Mrs George Cililand of Gouldshore visited her mother Mrs Emily Travis. Dr and Mrs W Lamoreaux of Scranton visited friends. Superintendent Taylor of Scranton and Professor George Bible of Stroudsburg also attended.
Burg State Normal School visitors attended a eraded school on Monday. J. W. Clouse is slowly recovering from lumbago. Frank Hagen and Mise Deppin of Scranton called at the Peltons' home on Wednesday. Mrs. Samuel Snowden visited her daughter in Huntington, Conn. Miss Bertha Van Brunt spent Sunday with Grace and Kate Beck.
Charles Cooper of Scranton visited with Mr and Mrs John Grisdale. Albert Chapman returns from Wyoming Seminary to spend Sunday with his parents. Sleigh parties to Jermyn entertained at the Maines home with many local guests listed. Witfield Kiger of Warton visiting his sister Mrs F A Peck. Local druggist W S Blues renovates store interior with glass counters to improve appearance.
The article notes German private charity flourishes despite strong state and municipal systems. It cites large private sums in Prussia for Protestant and Catholic churches and universities, with ministry consent needed for legacies. It also recounts cases like the eccentric Simon Blad, whose large bequests faced rejection or modification by the Ministry of Culture.
In New Mexico region near Jarillas mountains prospector crowds surge as rail lines advance. Ruins of an ancient city reveal pottery fragments and stone mortars. legends of vast copper and turquoise wealth lure explorers despite scarce water. Railroad progress promises new settlements and intensified mining claims.
The Wilkes-Barre Recron notes Mies Sadire Kaiser has taken a church post in New York after a Carnegie Hall rehearsal. It also covers organists George F. Carter and other concert activities, a Philadelphia Union Traction deal with the Chicago Marine band at Willow Grove Park, and multiple local musical events including cantatas, festivals, and club formations in Beranton.
A Columbus adjutant general office letter dated June 23, 19h7 records C N Vallandigham praising Peruna for indigestion and recommending others try it. He asserts it offers great service and benefits to those troubled.
Miss Clara Broecker says she suffered chronic catarrh for over a year and found relief after trying the advertised free treatment for chronic catarrh. She recommends Pertina to friends who are afflicted.
Ramuel Sanders reports relief from catarrh of the urethra and bladder after using Peru-Na from The Family Physician No. 2. He praises Peruna’s effects, notes contrary advice from doctors about age, and credits the remedy with improved sleep and comfort.
Mr. O. P. Perry of Atchison Kansas recounts long battle with bronchitis and grippe. After persistent coughs, he used Peruana, then another cough medicine, and felt immediate relief from bronchial symptoms. He strongly endorses Peruana as a cure for bronchitis and related coughs.
A letter from Nancr Roberson Park Tennessee states heavy catarrh illness for fifteen years has ended after using seven bottles of Peruna. The writer claims the remedy cured the worst chronic case and notes high personal value, referencing others and costs.
A letter from Mrs Margareth a Davaen of Racine City praises a remedy noting improved health and energy. She claims prior female complaints faded after use and expresses gratitude for returned vitality and well being.
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