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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondence for The Tribune is now handled by Mr RK Munn at Salem avenue and Church Street. Deliveries and complaints about service should be directed to W T Roberts, news agent.
At last night’s select council meeting J H Kilpatrick urged satisfaction of a $200 he says remains on Beoranton books against his property and noted liens on other Main Street owners. The Ontario and Western railway safety gates ordinance passed final reading and city assessor pay was set at $2.50 daily. Fire Chief Moffitt reported 41 fires in 1887 with no disasters. An underage tax exoneration request and other minor business were referred to committees. The office for the city registrar was slated to move to the mayor’s office after Mayor O’Neill’s term.
Louis Silshee, among the citys oldest residents, died Sunday night at his daughters home 10 Porter avenue after a hip fracture from a fall two weeks earlier. Born in Carbondale sixty six years ago last June he lived here except for eleven years in Olyphant. A veteran of the late oil war he leaves four daughters Mrs Moses Meyers Mrs Elisha Dilts Jr Jennie and Lena Silshee of Carbondale and three sons David of Corning N Y James of St Louis Mo and Frank of Carbondale. Funeral is set for Wednesday at 1 PM at the late home with interment at Prospent cemetery Peckville.
Bridget Parry, four, daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Parry of Carbondale township, died after falling into a boiler of hot water. Her mother, distracted momentarily, rescued her but the child was fully immersed and fatally burned. Dr Gillis treated her but she died at 6 o clock. Funeral set for tomorrow at 1 pm with interment in St Rose cemetery.
Last night the Spooners Edvia and Cecil led a full Grand Opera House engagement with their dramatic and vaudeville stars. The theatre was crowded to capacity and many were turned away. Critics praised the entertainment and the strong lineup impressed the large audience.
Prominent ad touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a life-boat against consumption and related lung diseases. Claims include high cure rates, restoration of appetite and digestion, blood purification, and non flabby muscle gain, with warnings against inferior substitutes and touting Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
A public notice states no accumulation of duet performances during the coming week. Officials emphasize that only standing room policies apply and no concurrent duets will be permitted.
Announcement in Trinity church on Sunday says Rev. Rollin A. Fawyer of St. Thomas New ark Delaware has accepted the rector post but cannot move before the first Sunday after Easter April 17. Rev. Charles T. Coerr, formerly of Renova, will officiate in the parish meanwhile and preached two earnest sermons. He is staying at the Hotel American.
The hearing on the horse case continued at Alderman Bakers with H M Mayia as complainant and Dr W J Lowry as defendant. Attorney R I Stuart represented Mayia, Milton Lowry of Scranton defended. Complainant says the doctor guaranteed a sound horse, but it proved wind broken. Price was 125 dollars. current value about one quarter. Hearing adjourned to Friday afternoon.
The funeral for William J Willams was held yesterday at 2 90 o clock with Charles Lee conducting the last rites at his Drum mond avenue home. He preached from Pearme 46 1 God is our refuge and Strength very present help in trouble. Pallbearers were local friends and fellow workers from the car shop. The procession to Maplewood cemetery was large.
John Waterfield resigned after twenty years as inside foreman at No. 1 shaft. He has served as miner and contractor and was among rescuers from the Von Storch shaft fire in Providence. Sidney Crocker left his post at the Clinton breaker in Vanidlng. Frederick Smith becomes Clinton breaker head and weighmaster. Both men were highly esteemed by the company and workers.
W A Thompson may manage Penn Hall this summer. Roache won a 1.41 verdict at Montrose on the Forest City church job. W A Scott spoke on stenography in Burke building. Mrs W H Dougherty attended her grandmother Mrs Swingle’s funeral aged 92. Swingle died in Peckville and was buried in South Canaan. Miss Felts visits Dilford. Miss Crennell visits Brooklyn. Julia Kilhullen hosts Lizzie and Mary Culkin from Scranton. Jennie Hine visits her uncle W E Kirby. Ella Horan returns from Milleraville State Normal for the Mary Powderly wedding. Mary Giblin, Katie Flannelly and Mary McGarry sleigh ride to Olympus. Capt James Manville and daughter Clara guests of Mrs R Manville. Coates offered promotion to Armour Co Chicago office. Gilbert Colwell’s funeral set for tomorrow at 1. Reva Place and Charles Lee to lead service at Joseph Isgar home. Brookside Cemetery. John Willis plans to marry Mary O’Brien on the 1th of the month in the city.
A horse and buggy tied in front of the post office was frightened and bolted down Lackawanna Street but caused no damage. The boroved council will meet in regular session this evening. Mrs. Bert Very visits Susquehanna relatives. J P O Connor of Carbondale visited town Sunday. Professor George Swayeze returns to duties after weeks away. Patrick Walker leaves for Butte City Montana to visit relatives. B J Lynch named poor director of Blakely pool board succeeding late James J Lynch. William J Thomas of Blakely to reside in Indiana. Mrs. Elvira Jones visits Green Ridge friends. Lizzie Moyley and Cora Voyle of Carbondale spend Sunday with Jennie Voyle. Mrs. Harry Buddle returns to Hoboken New Jersey after two months with her parents. Funeral for Robert Pitch, died Saturday, today at 2 pm Peckville cemetery. Mrs Joseph Kirkly of Clifford returns home. Eddy Cruek work resumes.
After five weeks of idleness Thomas Murphy, once in the tailoring trade here for six months, has moved to Dunmore to reside permanently. Misses Jennie Lewis and Annie Jen king of Scranton were guests of Misses Emily and Jennie Davis on Lackawanna Street, Bunday.
A gathering of children celebrated Miss Mable Davin's fourth birthday on North Main Street with many presents and good times. Various social events are planned by local groups including the Daughters of America and the Daughters of Liberty. Community updates mention illnesses, visits, and upcoming socials at Weber's rink and Archbald mines church, plus health notes and a funeral attendance.
Miss Kate Sampton returns from Scranton and Duryea while Miss Margaret Jones visits Secran ton. Richard Owens departs Mayfield for a New Jersey position. McGinnis seeks license continuation at old Sweeney house and will lead from April first. Thaddeus McAndrew injured at Glenwood mines sent to Carbondale hospital. Juvenile Christian Endeavor enjoys a sleigh ride to Olyphant. Peter Butler to close Pritchard restaurant April 1 and relocate to St. Louis. Delaware and Hudson shaft timbering nearly finished and framing to start. Large sleigh ride party from Mayfield to Olyphant reports a merry time. Numerous locals listed as partygoers. Patrick Teeney to return to Jersey City today. Odd Fellows from town attend Grand Master W Gaylord Thomas reception at Cambrian lodge Carbondale. speeches praised local work.
Jury duty for P. J. Connor in Berenton last week. Mr and Mrs Richard Griffiths of Blakely visited Lincoln street couple Mr and Mrs John Skelly Sunday. Evangelist Mrs Catlin holds revival services at the Primitive Methodist church nightly except Saturday. Gospel hymn books requested from attendees. Temperance Society plans Washington's Birthday entertainment under officers with Mrs W C Griffin and Mrs J W Bampson assisting. Proceeds go to the pastor’s salary. Admission ten cents. Biorra colliery worker received wages Saturday. James Daw returned from Philadelphia hospital Saturday after surgical operation.
The Bogart residence burglary involving about $1,700 in valuables is traced to Chicago linked suspects Bixler Neil and Johnson. A New York express box shipment of jewelry sparked police action, leading to arrests and testimony as the trial progresses with defense lawyers Martin and Vidaver.
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