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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1898
Page
10
Carbondale correspondence for The Tribune is now with C. R. Munn at Belem avenue and Church street for news items. For complaints about irregular delivery direct them to W. J. Roberts, news agent.
A New Cemetery Street dwelling owned by Daniel Hodgins burned completely last night. Firefighters from Mitchell Hose Company faced frozen hydrants and thin ice delaying water reach. Columbia Company arrived with additional hose, but the structure was beyond saving. Origin traced to a defective stove pipe. no insurance. Hodgins, with a long history of misfortune, is blind and marked by prior injuries.
The newly elected school director P. F. Hughes is not radical but conservative. He plans to study the system and push reforms only after securing harmony with fellow directors. The piece notes inefficiencies in the school system and suggests some lights or "candles" among the intellectuals could be pensioned or reassigned.
Berean Baptist Church will mark its golden jubilee on February 27 with a planned four day program. The observance recalls the church's 50 year history since its founding and will feature historical details and community events.
Miss Jennie Chumard entertained a number of friends at a progressive cache party Wednesday evening at the Lincoln avenue home of her sister Mrs. A Ty Patterson. Refreshments were served and a jovial time was enjoyed. Attendees included H Watrous Rh Reynolds Frank Hubbard A I Patterson Tai Williams Lizzie Scurry Mabel Carr Ada Alice Della Chumard Miss Humphrey of Boston Mass Ida Barnes Herrick Centre J L Crane Dr W A Spencer H T Williams H G Likeley G M Patterson Harry Carr Edward Carr and Mr Humphrey of Boston Mass.
A mis-transcription added 100 votes to Mr Noir in Sixth ward results. The Tribune’s district tallies show Harry Williams and Leonard Campbell winning the seats, both strong young Republicans, replacing the erroneous report in the local papers.
Walter H. Wilson through attorney Laula Chanier petitions for divorce from Josie Wilson alleging desertion on July 18 1805 after five years of marriage. The Inde s of the Second Fresbg terian church are preparing for supper and entertainment to be given on.
Doctors now agree that consumption is curable. Three things, if taken together, will cure nearly every case in the first stages, the majority of cases more advanced, and a few far advanced. Fresh air, proper food, and Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites. To be cured, you must not lose weight.
On Washingtons Birthday weekend the community notes attendances at the Methodist church and Foresters of America event. Mrs Hiller and son tour the metropolis while Mrs Crags heads to New York and Philadelphia to visit relatives. Two weddings occur at Methodist Episcopal and St. Rose churches with Rev Coffey and Rev T F Coffey officiating. Local resident William Aniger travels to Honesdale after his mother’s death.
The Price Library association invites the public including pastors merchants and youth to attend a Friday evening meeting at 8 o clock to decide whether to keep the doors open. Directors warn they may close the room without broader support.
Mr. Davis Beynon and family visit his mother Mrs. Tiffany in Brooklyn. Thomas Muir plans to move. Thomas Ward visiting Munlock’s Creek. An animal showcase by Alonzo Hatch Co. tomorrow at the high school auditorium under Young Men's Bible class. Epworth League convention notes. school directors and officers named. Lawrence Literary Society to meet Feb 22 with program details and deadlines. Admission 10 cents adults, 1 cent children.
Burials include J D Stocker at Bt Rowe Cemetery Carbondale after health trip to Mount Memons Michigan. Edith Rimson of Clifford to wed W I Decker of Dundaff next Tuesday at her home. John B D Pritchard thanks First Ward voters for support and urges honest politics against ward bosses and illegal voters. Long live the honest people.
The annual report lists burial permits issued for various causes within the borough and interments outside the borough totaling 245, with public health notes on nuisances, contagious diseases, births and marriages, and a note that measles was most prevalent. It lists board members and health officials and mentions local cultural events and a Washington's Birthday program.
A humorous note on how officials change town names despite local protest. It cites Halley's Mistake in eastern Maine, once Skunk's Misery, with eras of Puduch, Harscrabble, Mink Hole, and Suckerville before settling on present labels.
A historical overview of how political letters shaped U S history from Hamilton and Adams to Van Buren and Clay. It notes duels, party ruptures, bank battles, and pivotal elections influenced by coded or explicit letters and public correspondence.
Dr Wurth praises Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a far reaching remedy for indigestion stomach trouble and related ailments. He stresses the stomach as the root cause and claims the tablets digest food and boost gastric juice while being safe for general use. Full size packages sell for 50 cents from Cruggiste. a brochure and testimonials are available from Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
In a brief Puck gag, Mrs Trown asks what makes a slum violet so costly to maintain while Mrs Jones quips it is the poker parties.
Advertisement from Washington Chemical Co offering “Animal Extracts” and free medical advice. Claims cures for varicocele and nervous diseases and invites readers to write for a book. Includes misspelled phrases and broken contact details.
Effective September 19 1897 trains depart Scranton for New York and Erie intermediate points and for Hawley at 7 06 am and 22 pm. Returns to Scranton from these points at 1 04 am 4 15 pm and 9 25 pm.
A dense directory style listing shows physicians surgeons and lawyers with offices along Wyoming Avenue Adams Avenue Mulberry and surrounding streets in Scranton Pa. Notable entries include Dr Kay Dr Frey Mrs Shepherd Dr Trapold and many attorneys and architects with multiple firm addresses and office hours.
The funeral for Mrs Michael McCarty of Mayfield yard was held yesterday morning at St Rose church Carbondale. Rev Pather Griffin officiated as pallbearers Pat and others accompanied the bier amid relatives and friends in sorrow.
Wood, General Agent, and J B Hutchinson, General Manager, announce weekday and daily departures from Wilkes-Barre to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh and the West with 7.30 am 10.15 am 3.12 pm and 6.00 pm services and calls to Hazleton Pottsville Reading Norristown and Philadelphia.
Train schedules list routes from Scranton to Newark New York Philadelphia and beyond with express and local times. Connections from Liberty Street and Whitehall Terminal link to Brooklyn Staten Island ferries and elevated lines. through tickets available via Philadelphia Reading Terminal.
Trains depart Scranton Monday Nov 21 1897 with multiple express and accommodation services to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia and the South and west via Buffalo Elmira Ithaca Binghamton and Williamsport. Connections available to Baltimore Washington and other intermediate stations. Sleeping coaches on all expresses. For details contact M L Smith District Passenger Agent at the depot ticket office.
The notice lists Lehigh Valley Railroad passenger services and routes including Wilkes Barre to New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Suspension Bridge trains. It names offices in Beranton and Philadelphia with general agents and mentions stopping points such as Bethlehem Easton Reading and Geneva along with parlor car services on all trains between Wilkes-Barre and New York Philadelphia Buffalo. The document reflects historical timetable language and station references.
Trains depart Scranton on Monday January 1 to Carbondale Albany Wilkes Barre and other points with listed departure times for each stop. The notice directs passengers to obtain complete rate information at the depot office and notes attention to Western and Southbound business.
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