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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1897
Page
8
Carbondale readers are advised that advertisement misute and orders for job work and items for publication left at Shaihon & Co nowadiasors North Main Street will receive prompt attention The office will be open from 9 am to 1 pm daily.
The article details wards voting in a municipal election with candidates from Democratic, Republican, Prohibition, and local tickets. It lists names for common council, school director, assessor, and alderman roles across wards and notes a push for an honest and economical city government.
A large parade on principal streets showcased the Mitchell Hose company in full uniform, leading a ceremonial march with the Columbus and Cottage Hose cominunite and Peckville’s Wilson Hose company. A program of songs and dances followed, featuring the Watul Daining act and the William Walker Hose company providing entertainment in Jornyn.
A local debt of seven hundred dollars was aided by contributions received Sunday at the Methodist Church. The congregation planned a series of offerings, with more than enough funds to cover the debt. Alfred Pascoe notably contributed an amount exceeding one tenth of the sum required.
Local items note Mr and Mrs iL A Baskett returning from New York. Oable Morgan visited Moore Cruge in Scranton. Dr J Thirnett of Scranton attended a consultation. Miredom Wade is seriously ill. John Watkins of South Main street sees improvement. Frank Swigert resigns Herald force for a new job. Joshua Brown of Hobeside visits his brother Pred Brown of Bell and Brown. Mixes Blele Mackinalis of Poonldence visits Mr Chear Won Mico of Wayne street. Clara Doyle of the New York Bore visited her parents in Scranton. The young daughter of Mr and Mrs JF Reynolds sustained a serious injury.
Retailers advertise carpets linoleums oil cloths window shades draperies and wallpaper with the latest designs and colorings for the spring trade and promise the lowest prices.
A list of residents visiting and being visited in town is given. Injuries include Miss Tersie Corby and Miss Mabel Callender hosting guests while Miss Mary Yarrington recovers at home. Football accident sidelines Will Yarrington, others attend church events, dinners, and entertainments across Wilkes Barre on a recent weekend.
Gardner and G L Watking take a business trip to Jenningsville last Tuesday. Charlee Hage recovers at home with Lizzie Wilbur convalescing from a serious threat. Langstall Hose company reorganizes with new officers. A benefit concert March 1 to raise funds for the fire company, few supplies available. Town council meets. Philadelphia court dates set. Gold Pelow Demies visiting Mehoupany lodge. Gardiner shops in Scranton. Main Street street lamps replaced. Public spirited citizens urged to keep sidewalks clean. Mr Finals health improves. Lothe Water promotion. Sarah Roberts seriously ill at home.
Town residents and visitors are listed in a series of short notes. George Tuberts of A. O. R. Mille Thattiwar visits with parents in West Pittston. H A Mack of Weatherly and Frank Miller of Wyoming Seminary are mentioned alongside other locals and ongoing property work.
Voter notice lists Republican candidates for tax collector auditor school director and council positions. Citizens urged to support the straight Republican ticket for honest government. Local social updates note visits and church event plans, with a council member recovering from illness and a recent entertainment.
The report lists townsfolk and visitors including Mike Joahanelford Scranton cousin Mise Lyidia Connor of Grove street Solomon Beeble RL Simoder named jurors for the coming court session. It mentions Alex Trander Carbondale visiting Friday, Jhines OFFlen departing to study in Carliste, and several residents returning from trips. A public institute for teachers held in Matis toewivglity featured sketches and papers on notable topics. A women’s club and primitive Methodist church services are noted, plus a mountain accident near Lehish Valley rail crossing injuring Hopman Keamer, with recovery expected.
Reading of the Korawumh Bork election slate shows Republicans fielding Burnessohn and Ro Pyiwh with possible opposition cycled by Patten. Local wards feature candidates including Burke Edwards and Pieawn for the Third ward. Duffalo N.Y. visitors Me's POLPOTEE and Misa BB. Hlewley and Mire, Dongell of Duffalo visit town while events at Father Mathew Opera House promise two weeks of nightly entertainment. A Lions Benevolent meeting is set for Thursday evening.
Local note outlines contested choice for Turgesa three-year term with rival supporters in Jermyn and Mayfield. Community figures Lee, Waring, and Meehing weigh in amid a lively, rumor-filled scene and a Sunday school institute planning at the Methodist Episcopal church.
Mrs Joh Noollentae returns to Ehntrt following a pleasant visit with Meade and relatives in Sitrunton Louisiana.
Community events fill the week with baptisms, suppers, and sermons. Parish groups including the Young People’s Society of Christian Wadenveor and the Baptist church plan sacred concerts and guest speakers in Scranton and surrounding towns.
A Sunday scene recalls visitors from Portville and Clark's Summit including George Williams and John Niver while local leaders discuss historic election activity. Debates center on school quality versus tax relief through shorter terms and cheaper tenure for teachers, reflecting varied community priorities.
Providence RL reports indications of revival decline in worsted mills. Weyleet and Olenville mills, once fired forty hours weekly, show retrenchment as preparatory steps for broader revival. Lipnite Woolen Mills in Woonsocket issued orders to run full time for months.
Washington D C direction of the president awarded the congressional medal for most distinguished gallantry in action at Stony Creek Fort ton December 1 1864 to Michael Sower of Temperith Palate Private Company Le Fourth Pennsylvania volunteers His horse was shot from under him and he led a cavalry charge with exemplary personal bravery.
Treasury notes show a February deficiency of 55 500 dollars for the half month period. The year to date shortfall totals 347 715 000 dollars.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Kidney Root for kidney and urinary issues. It suggests urine testing, claims relief from back pain, and cites improved control of urination. The ad mentions sales through druggists and offers free material by mail.
A large audience gathered in Atunral for General Gorton’s talk on the last days of the Confederacy. He lauded Grant Meade and Lee, stirred with eloquence and humor, and paid tribute to Confederate soldiers. Benjamin Maxey of Porvet City attended with his son. Harry Musted, son of WL Musted, died Saturday evening after brief illness.
Obscure verse laments the death of Albion, describing a long sleep and final rest. The poem evokes nature and sorrow, portraying Albion as peaceful in death with imagery of flowers, green meadows, and a quiet afterlife. References to travel and journeys mark life’s end.
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