Sale in Basement Promotes Enamel Pots and Furnishings
A basement sale features enamel cooking pots and various house furnishings advertised as a notable trade event. Prices include 59c, 10c, 19c and 8c as highlighted items drawing interest.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1899
Page
7
Trains Punished by Blizzard Return Near Normal in Carbondale
Carbondale reports three early morning trains abandoned but later resumed with near normal timing. The Erle flyer arrived fifteen minutes late while northbound routes escaped severe disruption. Streetcar service improved, mail carrier faced drift, and Dundaff stage awaited news. Scranton figures, libel case against Prof Hockenberry noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and
Hydeon Road
Erle
Tle
Jeff
Here
Wilkes-Parre
Honesdale
Mondas
Fiyna
Forest City
New York
Upper Canaan
Dundaff
Fox to Take Over Glen Falls Novelty Store
J. D. Fox of this city buys a long established Glen Falls novelty shop and will assume possession March first. His family will move there in April and the Fox name is expected to bring continued success in the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Fox
Glen Falls
N. Y
Mr. Fox
Surgeon Dr Weaver Delivers Camp Life Talk at Trinity Church
Dr Weaver of Wilkes-Barre, a surgeon in Uncle Sam's volunteer army, gave a lecture in the Watt building last evening under Trinity church auspices. His talk on Camp Life at Chickamauga used stereopticon views and was followed by ice cream and cake, drawing a large attendance and raising a neat sum for the church.
Firemen Favored as Conductors Free Ride
Superintendent Flynn of the traction company posted notices at the power house stating fire department members will ride free to and from fires. Laddies will wear badges provided by the city to identify them, making the emblems practically useful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flynn
The
Traction Company
Power House
Carbondale Fire Department
Germania Singing Club Ball Draws Moderate Attendance
The Germania Singing club held a merry masquerade ball Monday night with hall decorations in national colors. Weather kept attendance lower than in prior years, but the event remained a cheerful affair reflecting the club’s tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Singing Club
Requiem Mass for Bishop O Hara Sacred at St Rose’s
Local notes report a solemn high mass of requiem at St Rose’s church for Bishop O Hara with Rev T F Coffey as celebrant and Rev W A Nealon deacon. Others attend funerals and visits include Mrs Mehan of Brooklyn street and Mrs Hyatt in New York for her mother’s funeral. Funeral arrangements for David Morgan of Simpson and interment via Peckville follow weather delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rose's Church
O'Hara
T. F. Coffey
W. A. Nealon
J. J. Griffin
Mary Mehan
Brooklyn Street
Scranton
Mabel Carrie
P. F. Hughes Iill
Gordon Avenue
Baker
Fell Township
Waller Hyatt
Canln Street
New York
Mrs. Hyatt
David Morgan
Simpson
Peckville
Singer
Beranton
Valentine Danve
Winton Boroughs Frustrated Light Quest Amid Blizzard
Citizens confront a stalled street light transition after Crescent Electric removed the borough’s lines. A local firm holds a new franchise but its plans to operate or merely hold value remain unclear. Snowbound conditions disrupt transport and coal shortages raise famine fears as fires and community events continue in a disrupted week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton
Crescent Electric Company
Lenat
Veekville
Delaware and Hudson
Gummore
Waymart
Anna Gummore
G. M. Pierce
E. D. Hubn
Harrison House
Bethlehem
Berrick
Mose
The
Baptist Church
Clarence Craig
Alberta Bartlett
Harmon Literaves
Jennie Dikeman
Miss Grace Sickler
Helen Thomas
Beulah James
Diglorue
Mitton
Retta Ham
Terrah Thomas
Misa Low Mace
Miss Kingsley
Garfield Thomeas
Clara Stevens
Hannah Thomas
Edna Arnold
Alice Chivers
Wilson Fire Company
William Tuthill
H. B. Barnes
Meridale
Piano Society of the Methodist Church
F. Benjamin
Mies Bell
Mike Ola Rogers
Mies Louise Mace
Martin Literaves
F. Rh. Benjamin
Mies
Elizabeth A. Moyle
WW. Watkins
Mies Bell Duncan
Robbery Case Heard By Justice of the Peace Cummings
A night robbery at the White Eagle hotel on Lackawanna street is heard before Justice of the Peace Cummings. The defendant Novyorki claimed no name at the hearing as funds, including 105 in gold and 100 in notes, were found on him after he allegedly pocketed the victim. The driver from Carbondale survived a blizzard accident unharmed apart from minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace Cummings
John Novyvorki
Novyorki
White Eagle
Lackawann Street
Novyoski
Dan Daily
Atherton & Co
Peter Kranta
Carbondale
Blisaard
Jermyn
Erle Breaker
Mayfield
Ella Mulholland
Mises Margaret Jones
Fowler
Buchanan
Excelsior
Hilda Swick
Louisa Moon
Mamie Roberts
Lulu Sprague
Hlacksmith
Cilio Carter
Our
Clarence Benjamin
Nellie Osborne
Roberts
HH. Murphy
Emma Pedrick
George Harris
Maggie Maxwell
Margaret Times
Minnie Philips
Alice Henwood
Irene Roberts
Evangeline
Otto Myera
Kirk Miller
Clark Grosvenor
Ltfe
Jake van Bickle
Maine
M. BE. Lynott
Mexico
William Scull
Second Street
Charlie
George Maynard
South Main Street
Nanticoke
Carey
Scranton
Armine Battenberg
Wilkes- Barre
St George’s Mission Hall Event and Local Notices
A weather impacted Saturday with an Edwarde hall program by St George’s Mission drawing good attendance. The program included graphophone pieces, recitations, songs, and a violin and organ duet, followed by ice cream and cake. Local updates note visitors, travels, and a sleighride by Primitive Methodist church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Martin
Commonwealth
John J. Manning
Edwarde’ Hall
St. George's Mission
Maud McKinley
Delos Davis
Sadie Roganeo
Nettle Mason
John McKinley
N. BR. Myera
Mr. Benjamin
May Evans
Minnie Mager
Cora Matthews
Mary Nicols
Mies Jennie White
Providence
Misa Mary Duteon
Green Midge
Booth Street
Mikes Nellie Parte
South Scranton
Alice Easthleigh
Carbondale
T. P. Jones
Green Tidge
Primitive Mathodist Church
Taylor
Mrs Williams Dies After Illness at Daleville
Mrs Samuel Williams of this place died at home on Tuesday February 7 after a period of illness. Funeral services were held at the M E church in Daleville Friday afternoon with Rev Ackerly officiating. She leaves a husband and three children. The record notes H L Galge was in New York last week and D Gardner is at home with rheumatism. Rev W L Thorpe, presiding elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Williams
M. E. Church
Daleville
Ackerly
H. L. Galge Wie
New York
D. & Gardner
W. L. Thorpe
Local Social Notes From Honesdale District
The report covers quarterly meetings in the Methodist church with D J Clouse visiting Scranton and John Schelterle from Gouldsboro. Bert Bebecker returns home after Renova trip. John Wardell from Scranton attends Mee Williams funeral. M B Sunday school plans a sleigh ride Saturday afternoon. Miss Sarah Decker improves. Charles Wardell of Gouldsboro and Charles Evana of Scranton are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdale
D. J. Clouse
Scranton
John Schelterle
Gouldebors
Bert Bebecker
Renova
John Wardell
Mee
Williams
M. B
Sarah Decker
Charles Wardell
Gouldsboro
Charles Evana
Hia Eister
Mru
Thomas Johns
Merry Milkmaid of Taylorville Delights Rink Crowd
The operetta Merry Milk Maid staged at Weber's rink Monday and Tuesday under Calvary Baptist Church choir direction drew crowds Tuesday after poor weather kept attendance down Monday. Notable performances included Edith Watkins as queen and James G Watkins as Commodore with strong baritone work. Funeral services were held for Mrs. William Fallon at St Lawrence church, burial at Minooka Catholic cemetery. A Taylorville choir contest and Knights of Pythias social were announced, while local schools suffered low attendance from severe weather. Fire destroyed James Sheridan's Old Forge hotel and two adjoining buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
Calvary Baptist Church
David G. Jones
John NH. Thomas
Ninth Regiment
Edith Watkins
Olwen Howella
Dorthy
Lydia Haskins
Paleo
Commodore
James G. Watkins
Thomas Johns
Mr. Johns
William Fallon
South Taylor
St. Lawrence
Jordan
Minooka Catholic
Nellie Davis
Sumner Avenue
Hyde Park
George Gannon
North Main Street
John Bb. Davis
Walsh Baptist Church
Reese's Hall
J. Decker
South Scranton
Taylor
al. H. Harris
Elizabeth Lewis
James Sheridan
Old Forge
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Recommended for La Grippe
La Grippe relief is promised by Thomas Whitfield Co at 40 Wabash av corner Jackson st. Chicago druggists say Chamberlains Cough Remedy provides prompt relief and helps prevent pneumonia. Sold by all druggists Matthews Brin wholesale and retail agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Whitfield & Co
Wabash. Av
Jackson St
Chicago
Matthews Brin
Avoca cuts Pittston in mixed curling results at Pittston
Avoca defeated Pittston 12 18 in first rink with William Graham and partners. Weddall's rink won 20 16, while Thompson led 40 18 for the Avoca team. Captain Branson to conduct services at Primitive Methodist church. Gertrude Davis returns from Jermyn. Miss Mary Davis and Mary Howell noted among local residents. Funeral in Castlely today as Thomas Herbert attends. Presbyterian choir performed at Pittston with severe selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Avoca
William Graham
Sandy Thenspeon
Roore
Joseph Weddall
Job Thompson
Xvore
Weddall
Sikips
Thomas Hallstone
William Thompson
Evore
Thompson
C. ©. Branson
Green Ridge
Mies
Gertrude Davis
Jermyn
Visst
William Bennett
Vine Street
Dre. Wehlau
Pier
Mary Davis
DB. J. Davie
Misa May Howell
Centremoreland
Blair Howell
Sarah Rolls
Lincoln Mill
TP. J. Nown
Thomas Herbert
Main Street
Aastiley
Pittaton
Woman versus Whiskey in a Moral Fable
A reflective piece contrasts woman and whiskey, describing the first Eden disrupted by the snake and the second Eden—the home—corrupted by alcohol viewed as a devilish force. It frames El Cohol as the Arabic term for the vice.
Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed for Lungs
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for weak lungs and related respiratory diseases. It argues blood nourishment strengthens lungs, claims cures for bronchitis and consumption precursors, and offers free medical advice and a free book on common sense medicine by mail from Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
A. C. Jones
Walterboro, Colleton Co
Doctor Pierce
Abram Freer
Rockbridge, Green Co
Ill
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Infant Interred As Death Toll Rises In Delaware And Hudson Shutdown
A stormy event interrupted service as a church group expressed gratitude for kindness. An infant of Mr and Mrs John Maloney was buried at St Marys cemetery yesterday. South bound trains on the Delaware and Hudson were abandoned by 8 PM, with northbound service ending after 9 PM. Conductor Histed oversaw the final run despite slow progress earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byterian
John Maloney
St. Mary's Cemetery
Delaware and Hudson Road
Histed
Arso
Carbondaly
Shanwhal-Wooswune Railroad Sparks Fanciful Tale
The article recounts a fictional narrow gauge line from Shanghai to Woowstrat with a single dummy engine. After twelve months it fails as a Chinese man destroys the rolls and ships them to America. The wreck lies near a harbor with a derelict Junk aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minganine
Hing
Shanghai
Woowstrat
Ibis
Fell
Furrroka
Formowa
Happiness vs Misery: A Cure for the Drink Habit
An advertisement promoting Dr Clarente Tonle Tableta as a broad width remedy for drink habit nervousness and melancholia. It claims to destroy intoxicating beverages from the user and can be administered without the patient’s knowledge, urging Send for a pamphlet from Wm G Clark 526 Pena Ave Scranton PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarente Tonle Tableta
Aldo Bervousnos
Wm. G. Clark
Pena Ave
Scranton
Road plans provoke little local upheaval in farming region
Chinese migrants settled near the coast and tested new ideas while locals became steady patrons. Despite forecasts of uprising against a road project, opposition never appeared and farmers could not afford to travel the route, laboring to make do with limited journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Ani
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Jonas Long's
Ae Wash
Jonas Long’s
Burke
Misa Curran
A. Kt. Jones
Cily
Aml Mahon
Scrantonian
Alderman Jones
J. Hockenberry
Jobe L. Brown
Bon
Bowie
Olyphant
Jermyn and Mayfield
Moscow
Ei Medical
T . Dormementa
Erie Medical
Burraco
N.Y
Taylor News
la Grippe
Whiskey
Timothy
China
Firet
Beat
Ferrett
Yro Pearl SL
G. W.S. Fuller
Lackawatni Avenue
Mount Pleasant Coal
Commonwealth Building
Mount Pleasant
the Dickson
Hollers, Haisting and
Pempi
Bernion
India
Marrige
Pauli
Matthews
H. C. Banderron
Druggtats
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