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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1897
Page
8
Carbondale readers are asked to note that requests for work orders and items for publication left at Elictian & Co. on North Main Street will receive prompt attention. The office is open from 8 pm to 10 pm.
Education gathering for Carbondate Pell and Grothe townships met at Simpson Saturday afternoon. County Superintendent Taylor spoke. Professor J F Brenan read a paper. Miss Julia Gervite presented on teachers today. Professor J F Dooley gave an address on Teacherom. Miss Johanna Cire Mend a character essay. Amy Foster of Greenfield spoke on Prem muy Heading. Mary Tarrett read an essay on Avilanches. Bintna McLaughlin discussed Busy Work. J A White spoke on Genwi phy. Professor John Fr Roach offered a concluding talk. Margaret A Migsins presided over a short verification session.
Mitchell Hose Fair organizers met to plan events at Watt hall promising first class entertainment and music each evening. Booths will offer refreshments and no gambling devices will be allowed during the fair beginning Monday evening February 16.
Impressive services were held at St This church yesterday with a requiem by Rev. W. A. Newton for Mrs Honora Cook. Remains laid to rest in St Rose cemetery. Pallbearers included Thomas Jordan Henry Jordan Thomas Lynut Stephen Nealon Michael Lut tis James McHale John Kearnes. Out of town friends listed: Mr and Mrs Richard Howard Luckawanni Mrs and Mrs Junius Gilmartin Me Mrs Willice Gara Mrs Filey Miss Aliee Gilmartin Mr Niox Mia Howard Patrick Michael Willian Binks of Dunmore Miss A aniddines Gane Pittstun.
The funeral for the late Mrs Betey J Timock continued yesterday morning from the residence at 10 Weliek Frey. T. Wi. Jepson of the Baptist Church officiated. A quartet from the Emma Bugithet church rendered selections. The pallbearers were the grandchildren and great grandchildren of the deceased: at. Wy. Dimark, Lienjamin Dimock, George Dimock, Dr. Wathroe Dimock, Edward Dimock, and WHI Dimock.
The beleivele club meets this evening to discuss removal. The second floor of the W. W. Watt building is viewed as a favorable location and may be secured for their new quarters.
Local notes mention Miss Annie Vans fainting during Baptist services and a near robbery at J C Gorman Co with glass broken on Seventh Avenue. Representative Smith of Wayford Wire Rope Works visited town with Mr Tug holds bound for Harrishire for Governor Mastliga reception. Magele Walker departed for Chicago. Dr H C Wheeler visited Scranton. S M Carpenter in New York. Mr Reese of Pascoe Scurry in New York. Choir of fifty voices noted.
Scranton and nearby towns share a busy Sunday with church services visits and family gatherings. Agnes Nicol and Minnie Bahr visit hosts, Miss Helen Aitkin with Katharine Aitkin are in Montrose, and P Place Coats spends the day with friends. J G Reese George Patterson and Andrew Mitchell Jr attend a New York bicycle show.
Public inspection of the High school at Waverly attracted many visitors to NEW MADISON ACADEMY. Speakers from local schools described moral training and school history while photos of the old and new buildings were displayed, with a lithograph of George Washington presented by A. Culborn Jr. and remarks by the school board.
The bulletin lists a postponed lecture by Rev. Charles F Leise in ecity hall for Tuesday evening and a Friday box social by Freedom lodge No 88 Odd Fellows. Donations sought for the Ladies Improvement Association library. Lectures by Rev Mr Percy at the Baptist church Sunday through Tuesday, and appointments of local Wheelmen consuls. A Hibernian hall lecture on literature and must near Feb 10. Various church teas suppers and a long distance telephone installation at the Allen house. A Hornsdale Glass creditor meeting in city hall to form a restart plan.
Last evening Miss Jennie Roach of Towanda met with local youths to organize a private dancing class. Christian Endeavor Day was observed at the Presbyterian church with Crandall presiding and speakers Avery Van Gorder and DeGraf. A banquet will follow the oratorical contest on Feb 22 in the link room.
Election talk in Jermyn and Mayfield centers on tax policies and council races. Hector Swick faces challenger Wis Rowe in the Second Ward while broader voter sentiment predicts higher turnout than in years past.
Misses Greeley and Medlale of Pittston are visiting friends here. The funeral of Michael McAndrew in Pittston drew many from town. John P. Wearney of East Side was in Scranton yesterday. The Hese company plans a grand ball at Father Mathew Hall tomorrow with several visitors from the town. German Lutheran Congregation to donate Monday evening Feb 15. Henry Myers’s leg injury worsens slowly. The funeral of Mrs John J. McHale of East Side was held yesterday morning at St Thomas Church and burial followed in Catholic cemetery. Father Mettale preached a tribute to the deceaseds character and virtues. Pallbearers included Messrs Mann ley Brennan and Doweher. Mrs Motale leaves a father husband and seven children. She was the only child of Patrick Gerrity, a longtime East Side resident.
Revival meetings held last week at the Methodlet Church drew interest with Mr Potter of Binghamton and a noted worker assisting. On Sunday evening the services were aided by members of the allroad Young Men's group.
The article lists Thomas J. Hughes as a Republican candidate for auditor and endorses his qualifications. It notes he has been a resident of the town for 25 years and contrasts him with Thomas J. Aigies, who is also named as a capable candidate. The piece also records funeral notices, church events, and lodge meetings in the Scranton area.
W C Cowles of Providence visited Lown yesterday as a caller at Red Jacket lodge. Thomas J Bevan, ex Keystone academy student, injured after a fall at the Hive of Hyde Park, died later from his injuries. Benjamin Allen and son returned home from visits in the area. A local man celebrated his twenty seventh anniversary with gifts of cloth for a new shirt. Middle town reports say public schools accept disruptive behavior. Oscar Wolf of United States Express was in town yesterday. A shodden dispute between Nichel Son and Dao G disrupted events last Saturday. Fishermen from the area went to Tunkhannock creek for a fishing trip and returned empty handed. Local fire crews contained a fire at a creamery within minutes, saving the engine house before a roof collapse.
Mrs. Be A Warren Dalton lies seriously ill with her son Motiaire of Rochester and another son also ill in Rochester. Nelson Derehimer reports typhoid fever after returning from Wyombe seminary. A Friday school entertainment delighted a large audience with songs recitations and a piano and vocal lineup.
London cables recount relief and refugee figures from Crete amid turmoil. Curzon cites 5000 refugees evacuated, British ships provide food for 1200, with 2000 aboard warships at Cohen and crews noting orderly conduct of Turkish authorities.
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