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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1898
Page
7
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now handled by Mr. C. R. Munn at Salem avenue and Church Street. All complaints about irregular delivery should be addressed to W. J. Roberts, news agent.
Bo Vaonnn issues an explanatory communication through the Elmira Telegram denying influence by John H. Thomas in securing the Hirdick Manufacturing contract for 1000 feet of hose. He argues his seventy cent bid offered a five year guarantee with no conditions and that the council chose his better, more reliable hose over cheaper options.
The New Century club hosted a meeting at Hen. sh. BE. Hendrick's home where W. T. Colville, treasurer of Hendricks Manufacturing, presented a scholarly Lincoln paper. Attendees praised the presentation as one of the club’s ablest and most engaging talks.
Last evening the Crescent club and friends gathered in the Burke building for a lively social despite bad weather. The Germania Singing Society hosted a masquerade at the Metche building with varied costumes and cheerful spirits. The Library club and its friends enjoyed dancing at the W. W. Watt building, continuing years of tradition and merriment.
The funeral was held yesterday at 2 pm at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. Charles Lee delivering the sermon from Psalm 23. Rev. G A Mace offered prayer as the choir sang Asleep in Jesus and The Valley of Death. Floral offerings were carried by George Bate, Charles and Eugene Chapman, Will Raton. Pallbearers were N F Stephens, Elmer Brokershire, John Rivenburs, Henry Lewis, William Clift, Daniel Bourry. Interment followed at Maplewood Cemetery.
William Osborne who stabled James Walsh pleaded self defense to Alderman Jones yesterday. Bail was furnished and Osborne will be at liberty today. A candy package in Walsh’s pocket bore the knife point and saved the victim’s life.
Post office hours today run from 9:00 a m to 12 noon with lobby hours from 3 2 9 0 to 4 0 p m for lock box service only. No money orders or regular business. One full delivery by carriers. The Delaware and Hudson shops close today for Washington's Birthday. John Morrison buys a jot at Reynahanhurat for 550 dollars. Public schools not in session today. Brown family and guests visit friends. Misses Balom entertain guests from Scranton and Honesdale families.
The community was surprised by the death report issued yesterday morning. Details remain sparse as officials confirm the passing but have not released further information about the cause or identified individuals involved.
The town mourns the sudden death of Hon A F E McNulty once a prominent public figure and staunch Democrat. Since coming to the borough four years ago he championed local interests with energy and honesty. A social event, a supper at the Trot Dsterian congregation, is planned to honor his memory, with many articles on display and sale. James F Boland and P M Kearney are noted locals connected to the notices.
Lawrence Literary Society at Old Forge hosts monthly meeting with prize listings for vocal, instrumental, and recitation events. Notes include contestants from local families and post-event entertainments at the Welsh chapel and library meetings, plus Washington birthday observances and school closure.
Priceburg notes revival meetings led by Mrs. Carlin at the Primitive Methodist church with nightly sermons through Friday. The Temperance society, aided by Mrs Griffin and Mrampson, plans a major entertain ment tonight at 3 o clock with a 1 cent admission and an oyster supper by the Ladies Aid. Colliery workers at Johnsons No 1 and 2 idle due to a broken fan wheel. The Dowlware Lackawanna and Western mines suspend work indefinitely. Visitors include Miss Clary Margetson and Prof M J Lloyd.
Pupils from number one show entertain in the grammar room this evening at o’clock with a program inviting patrons to witness. Workers at Consumers Powder company received pay yesterday. Wilkon Fire company held a fate contest with flute prizes. Paul Kobosko won for the flute and Dick Woodwarn drew the bicycle prize. An institute for teachers from Winton to Pricehare will be at Callender Memorial chapel Blakely on Saturday Feb 24 at 1 pm with programs on Percentage and Primary Language by Moyles and Oriana Willhames.
A bustling sale notice from Jonas Long's Sons promotes Tuesday bargains offered at Monday prices. The ad touts household utensils and small items meant to lighten chores, promising prices below material costs and inviting a crowd to prove the claim.
Superintendent J Cc Taylor leads a program featuring Pantomime and history recitations by Mise Winchell and Riven Simpson. Prof M W Cummings conducts The Revolution with Grace Hughes music. Principal George FP Bible and Stroudaburg State Normal faculty present with Mite C A Kongo as chair and Bertha G Wijini as secretary.
A shadow social will be held at the home of Hey B F Hammond on Suc quehannme street next Friday evening under the auspices of the Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church. All are invited. Richard Chillon of Second street Tunkely la exelously il. Newn of the death of Hon A F Mc Nulty at Archbald was received with deep regret. Mr Mc Nulty survived by one brother and two sisters. Mrs Mary Hefferon and Mr Pd McCormie. Rev BD Jones of Providence preached at Congregational church. Rev David Lewin of Consdale spoke in the evening. Mrs H Levy of New York has been with her daughter Mrs A Bhults returned home yesterday. Miss Sadie Malley home from Bloomsburg Binte Normal on vacation. Mrs William Jones of Blakely improving. Alike Jonnie Penman returned from Provideancer visit. Young People union of Sus quehanna Street Thapdet church preparing for old folk concert in March. Alize Lucey Lann of Howley was the poet of Miss Ferguson over Sunday.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad held its annual meeting in New York yesterday. Officers elected include President Samuel Sloan and Secretary Fred Chambers. Directors named include John L Blair Eugene Higgins and Rosewell G Ralston among others. Inspectors of election were Edward Bell and Stephen Palmer.
A large 24 inch diameter Japanese Jingo tree, over thirty years old, stood on the T. F. Hunt property on Washington avenue near the old Fiaurot house. Arthur Frothingham uprooted it with a machine and carted it to Wood lawn park for replanting. The tree is a unique species in the city, with a 60 foot slender crown. Also an advertisement notes Dr Agnew's Ointment for skin diseases and piles, sold by Matthews Bros. and W. T. Clark.-fi.-
The Newark store urges shoppers to seize the last week of its Great February Shoe Sale. It promises substantial cuts on Reliable Footwear with limited future savings until the August regular sale, aiming to make this week the banner event of the season.
The timetable lists Central Railroad of New Jersey departures from Scranton and connections to New York City, Newark, Philadelphia and Atlantic City with through and express services. It notes departures from South Ferry and Whitehall, Sunday trains, and connections to elevated railways and ferries, with general ticketing and agent details.
Trains leave Scranton Monday November 21 1897 with multiple express and accommodation runs to New York Boston Buffalo Utica Elmira and Kingston. Services connect at Buffalo Northumberland Williamsport Harrisburg and other points with Pullman cars on all express trains. For detailed times consult M L Smith Dis freight and Passenger Agent at the depot ticket office.
Timetable notes Hawley and local points depart at 7.05 a.m and 25 p.m. Arrivals at Scrinton from above scheduled for 10.30 a.m 3.15 p.m and 0.45 p.m.
Train a schedule lists departure times from Scranton to Carbondale Albany Towesdale and other points in New England and Canada. It includes connections via Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania Railroads with times ranging from early morning to late night and notes that complete rates information is available at the depot ticket office.
Mongers and organizers push for secure rates as shipments via the Rigat Express idle on Sunday. Traders report disruptions as the line halts on signal, affecting cargo and schedules.
Service begins September 19 1897 with trains from Scranton to New York and intermediate points on the Erie railway network. Schedule details indicate daily departures and connections via the Erie line serving Erie and Wyoming Valley regions.
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