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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1898
Page
10
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is placed with FR Mann on Salem Avenue and a hired street to receive news. All complaints about irregular delivery should be directed to W J Roberts, news agent.
A fragmented OCR list shows votes received by alderman, school directors, councilmen, and poor directors across wards. Names such as Merritt Abley, James Thompson, John Becond, and others appear with district counts and majorities, outlining totals and pluralities in multiple wards.
An article urges mothers to teach daughters about female health at puberty motherhood and menopause. It touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for uterine prolapse and related symptoms, claiming it restores regularity, strengthens nerves, and supports wifehood and motherhood with testimonials.
Michael Caviston was arrested yesterday by Chief McAndrew on a warrant sworn by Mrs Corrigan of Pike Street. She alleges he broke into her home Monday morning and stole clothing from dress to hat, tearing a shirt into strips to stuff into a cell window. Alderman Jones sent Caviston to await his next court term on two charges including a serious offense against Mrs A A Livy of Archbald Street Archbald.
Mrs Thomas Flynn died in the hospital yesterday after an operation last week. Born in Milburn Scotland thirty seven years ago she lived on Scott Street and is survived by her husband. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at St Rose Church with burial at St Rose Cemetery.
Miss Agnes Shepherd and John Schaff were quietly married yesterday morning by Rev. T. F. Coffey at the St. Rome parish residence. The couple, well known residents, will begin their life together with the good wishes of many friends.
The Hendrick mission held its annual tea and officer election yesterday afternoon at Mrs. D. A. Dennis home on Canaan street. Attendees included Mechames George Dow Clarence Kove Charlee Lee FF Burr Austin Hensenter J Bryden W Rivenbure Hall Francia Budd Misses Ida Snyder Stella Hunter Chace Bagley Olina Herring and guests Mrs G. & Kimball Mrs Var Alen and daughter Anne of Northumberland Mrs Bert Colwell and Sidney Colwell and William Isgar in Jersey City. Mrs Lawrence Smith and daughter Margaret of Mill street and Miss Annie Healey of U Cyper Dundaff street visited Scranton. Stella Hunter returned from Scranton and Margina Vaughan left town for Providence. A severe storm disrupted the city with storm-related damage minimal and charity parade rains delayed about an hour. Mrs W W Fletcher traveled to New York for the funeral of her uncle J Wadsworth Tyler.
Vote tallies across districts confirm M. J. Cannan defeats W. J. Schutmehl by roughly seventy. P. Farrel is elected auditor and YP. H. Gibbons high constable. Ward results list Dem winners for council and school directors, with Penman and Patton in key posts. A recount request by Matrick Lungan follows a three vote defeat and a council meeting was canceled for lack of quorum.
The Club of '95 plans a gathering in the club room tomorrow evening at the residence of W. 8. Casterline in Providence. Frank Stanley returns from a brief New York visit and several residents are noted visiting relatives or attending local events. The Ladies' Aid society met at Mrs. R. C. Schunk’s home. A party was held in Carbondale for Mr Seibold's father's seventy ninth birthday. The Elite Dancing class will host a pre Lenten social next Tuesday night. Rev Peter Roberta departs today for Pittsburgh for a ten day stay. Miss Gertrude Northup and Alice Ackerly of Glenburn visited yesterday.
The Welsh Baptist church youths plan an evening program on Washington's Birthday featuring John Francis led music with quartets solos and recitations. Other town items include funeral notices church society events and a upcoming public meetings.
By orders from the general post master the Priceburg post office will close every evening at seven. William Kennedy acted as a business caller in Scranton yesterday. Mrs. Samuel Pritchard spent the forepart of the week with her parents.
Mr and Mrs George Cooper of Albert street. Mrs William Margeteon recovering from quinsy. Odd Fellows hall under contract by G W Wien. Election day passed unsettled. W J William elected justice of the peace and John Bider-Kin auditor. In Third ward votes shown for School director George Mivcovage Imnatz Guthknecht Cornell Frank Zalewski Teane Good man Assessor W McLaughlin Frice Judge Snyder F Kranyak Inspector George Costing John Macko.
Henry McCloskey, a South Main Street resident, was severely injured Tuesday evening in Jermany and Mayfield after a bottle was thrown striking him on the head. He was unconscious briefly and treated by Dr. P C Manley at Emergency hospital Carbondale. operation performed, prognosis cautiously optimistic. The incident occurred as McCloskey and companions neared the Third ward election returns. Michael Fury named as defendant in the assault with some report of a bottle being thrown at Fury first. Mrs Myria Hills of Stroudsburg Flats Normal school is visiting her parents on Third Street. A farewell party for Samuel Timby heading to Alaska was held at Enterprise hall with games and refreshments. Thomas E Griffiths of North Main Street was visiting Scranton yesterday.
George Steer visits Englewood and New York relatives. Borough revival services continue at Baptist church. Mrs Anna May Dean recovers. In last Tuesday’s election the top vote-getters were: School directors Dr N Mackey and John Hall for three years, A B Cowles for two years. council C I Tinkham and FE Calkin. high constable Sam Hall. assessor FE H Bailey. judge of election A D Dean. inspector John Perry. auditor George Steeg. poor director George Perry.
Fred Meddler of Mill City called on friends yesterday. William Atherton completed a frame building by the hotel. M. J. Hall seeks 1809 school director. Mrs William Hill weakens. Borough election saw full poll with Republican ticket intact except Fred Robbina losing to Nelson Gardner. J E Radwards, multi role town official, defeated Andrew Lughton for justice of the peace.
A fair under the Ladies' Aid and Lend-A-Hand circle will take place in the Stewart Memorial church main room on the 21st 22nd and 23rd of the month with extensive preparations and community support.
Letters from users across the United States endorse the Pyramid Pile Cure as a highly effective remedy. Testimonies cite rapid relief after short use, with customers sending payments and recommending it to friends. The Pyramid Drug Co. of Marshall Michigan notes growing testimonial volume and widespread pharmacist support.
A three night program aims for success with an entertainment on the first night a Washington tea on the second and cream will be sold on the third and final night.
In Kokomo Indiana a bridal couple wed after a brief romance and a dramatic chase by the bride’s jilted fiancé. Judson W. Hughes of Mansfield Ohio, superintendent for Aultman Taylor, wed Florence Chapman of Fairville Vermont after fleeing from William Akers who swore to kill the rival. The fugitives married at midnight in Bristol Tennessee following a hand to hand pursuit that left a pursuer wounded. Hughes said he would defend himself if the threat persisted.
An advertisement from Washington Chemical Co in Washington DC claims animal extracts cure nervous troubles of all kinds and offers a free book. The brief note promotes the product without providing medical evidence or specifics.
In effect Sept. 19 1997 trains depart Scranton for New York and intermediate Erie points Hawley and local points at 7 05 am and 2 25 pm Arrive Scranton from above points at 10 23 pm fares are 15 and 6 38 pm
A condensed directory listing numerous doctors and specialists with offices at the Scranton Private Hospital and Wyoming Avenue corridors, plus lawyers and architects with addresses in Scranton Pennsylvania. It notes office hours, contacts, and some practice areas across multiple firms and professionals.
Pennsylvania Railroad timetable lists Wilkes Barre departures for Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburg West at 7 30 a m and 10 16 a m on weekdays. A 3 12 p m daily runs to Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburg West. 5 00 p m weekdays run to Hazleton and Pottsville. Includes officials Wood and J B Hutchinson signatures.
Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division lists stations in New York Liberty Street and Whitehall Terminal. Timetable in effect Nov 14 shows trains from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre and more with multiple daily departures and connections. Return trips from New York Liberty Street toward Philadelphia Allentown Bethlehem and Reading with Sunday variations and through tickets available at station agents.
Trains leave Scranton with express and accommodation services to New York and East, Philadelphia, Trenton, and the South. Connect at Buffalo with western destinations. Listings include times for Binghamton Elmira Ithaca Kingston Northumberland and other intermediate stations. Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches available on all express trains. For details contact M L Smith District Passenger Agent at the depot.
Rail line outlines reduced schedules and pullman service on several routes between Wilkes-Barre and New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Suspension Bridge with intermediate stops. Officials Chas B Die and A W Nonnemacher oversee changes from Philadelphia and Lackawanna Avenue Beranton office.
Train times from Beranton for Carbondale Albany Montreal New York and other points listed include 6:45 a m 8 00 a m and 10 45 a m departures to Pennsylvan ia and New England routes plus connections via Lehich Valley and Diamond Express. Complete rates and details available at the depot ticket office.
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