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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1898
Page
7
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now in the hands of C. KR. Munn at Salem avenue and Church Street for news items. Deliver irregularities complaints should be addressed to W. J. Roberts, news agent.
The Spoonera closed a week with a large audience and boosted popularity. This week at the opera house features Ole Meson a dialect comedy Gowon 0 Mohawk in a new drama and Olon 20 Hatch animatoscope. On March 7 Van Osten's Three Star company brings Miss Ine Mecusker famed for Miss Philadelphia with her orchestra for a week of crowded houses.
Clarence G Cole aged about thirteen died at 2 00 am at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Bryden Rock street from epilepsy He was the son of the late W S Cole and is survived by a sister and two brothers Funeral services were held yesterday in Maplewood Cemetery with Rev Charles Lee officiating Watkin Watkins died at his Welsh settlement home Friday after five months illness and a stroke of paralysis He was sixty three born in That place and survived by a wife a brother John and sister Mrs Catherine Now of Los Angeles Cal Funeral services will be today at 1 pm and 2 pm at the Welsh Congregational Church Clifton before interment at the local cemetery
Through a special correspondent the Herald reports the Delaware and Hudson are negotiating to purchase Mayfield collieries owned by Hillside Coal and Iron. A purchase would benefit the D and H by improving access to coal lands bordering Brookside Cemetery and reduce current operating costs. If the deal falls through, a breaker may be built near the area to improve operations.
Dr. Carrol Pax resigns as resident physician at Carbondale Hospital and leaves for Philadelphia. Directors may keep the position vacant for economy. The house superintendent will assume duties previously handled by the physician.
The Leader notes the lack of proper fire department equipment endangers the city and commends the selectmen for recognizing the danger. It urges the common council to respond with the same determination at Monday night’s meeting.
Mrs K Lee spent Sunday with her points, Mr and Mrs Abram Church of Lenoxville. Stephen Clark is convalescent after a serious illness confining him to his Providence home for weeks. Rev Dr Rowds Mrs J W Barnes state officers of the Sunday School association and Dr Fletcher of Carbondale will address the Waymart convention this afternoon and evening. Sessions will be in the Methodist church. Misses Jennie and Ida Pearsail of Forest City spent Sunday with Mrs A C Lown. Mrs T F Vannan and Mrs HG Baker returned from New York City and were joined by Mrs George F Taylor of Salem MA visiting her parents. Thomas D Rees of Terrace Street is in New York to meet his...
A sister arriving from Wales plans to set her home in the city. Mr and Mrs John Lynndy entertain Mr and Mrs Thomas Mall from Jersey City.
The Carbondale Herald reports rumors that Delaware and Hudson may purchase all the Hillside Coal and Iron tract near Mayfield, a deal that could shift mining to lower veins and affect breaker operations. Local elections loom with Citizens and Fair Play tickets amid party friction, plus school and Epworth League events and a Mayfield wedding. Meanwhile two arrests follow a night of disorder as Michael Shanley and Frank MacLatin face charges and a bond is set for Peter Ingolisby.
Voters in the First and Second wards face contests between Democratic and independent slates with Republicans fielding single candidates for school director. A borough-wide race sees W. J. Schohmechlie opposing M. J. Cannon for auditor as preparations mount for the T. HM annual banquet at the Central hotel on Tuesday evening February 2.
Citizens endure the muddy Second Street intersections as warm weather worsens streets. Taylor residents report conditions urging repairs while local gatherings include Emblem division meet and Welsh Congregational church social. Notices confirm political campaign persistence and upcoming events at Weber's rink.
Peceville G Br Reed declares candidacy for borough auditor. Notices report area take half-time start at Delaware and Hudson collieries until further orders. Community events include a Methodist Sunday school supper and a Presbyterian Washington reception with colonial costumes.
Our two-store sale promises the greatest value in the valley for crockery glassware and furniture. Goods arrive from a factory underutilized producing a month’s output sold at prices well below raw material costs. Basements hold the stock as the sale begins today with heavy crowds expected.
A catalog of kitchenware and home items with low prices. Grey enameled ware spoons and frying accessories priced at 5¢ each. pie plates 9 and 10 inches. bread pans 9¢. jelly moulds 9¢. tea and coffee items. oats cooker 24¢. water pails 16 and 12 quarts. chamber rails 25¢. bath tubs 39¢. drinking cups 1¢. straw cuffs and chair seats. gilt handle dusters 4¢. spice boxes 5¢. electric polish 6¢.
An old advertisement outlines low price cleaning items including pillow sham holders eight cents, good quality dust brushes nine cents, extra quality Steve brushes nine cents, large solid back scrub brushes54, coal hods nine cents a quart watering pots and other worn items.
A long display of crocks, china, glassware and dinner sets offered at deep cuts. Items include blown tumblers, cheese plates, jelly dishes, Oliver trays, lamp chimneys, jardinieres, fruit bowls, wine glasses, engraved tumblers, cut-glass bowls, water pitchers, double fruit dishes, German downware, umbrella jars, clocks, toilet sets, and printed dinner sets. Prices mark down by large margins with bundles and one large table devoted to special bargains.
Mixed catalog of household goods including dinner pails with handles, painted cuspadors, tin tea and Cohee items, Alaska nickel shovels, assorted baskets, mirrors in various sizes, fruit items, and pressed wares. Prices cited range from 9¢ to 45¢ with several items at 12¢.
Describes a solid oak dining room set with sideboard six foot table six high back chairs and additional furnishings including dresser bed and washstand. Presents actual values and weekly sale prices with totals and special weekly discounts on the shown items. Includes hardwood kitchen chairs offered at 35 cents.
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