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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1898
Page
10
Carbondale edition of The Tribune lists Mr. GC. BR. Munn at Salem avenue and Church street as receiver of news items and complaints about delivery should be directed to J. Roberta, news agent.
Patrick F McNulty longtime city resident died at his Pike Street home aged 60 after brief illness. Born March 2 1862 he co owned the Club restaurant with Thomas Brennan at Seventh Avenue and Main Street later bought out his partner. Survived by mother Elizabeth McNulty two brothers Select Councilman J J McNulty and B F McNulty two sisters Mrs J M Nolan and Mrs Joseph Spelcher. Funeral set for Thursday at St Rose church with 10 o clock requiem mass.
Alderman Jones will vacate his office in the southeast corner of the Municipal building within weeks and relocate to the Hurke building on Sixth Avenue. The move aims to provide larger, more convenient quarters for handling large witness numbers, though his lease at the current site runs to December 15.
Saturday marriage records reveal Jennie Keane of Wilson Creek and Edward Campfield of Belmont Street wed in Binghamton New York and returned Monday to reside at the bride's home. Edith Rinreen and Wilson Decker wed at the bride's parents home in Dundaff, with Decker later touring to Philadelphia. Blanche Kimble and William L Brooklyn tied the knot with Rev G A Place officiating and the groom planning to reside in Greater.
Miss May Hirs from New York visits her parents here. T. Po Mang of Philadelphia visits his parents on South Main Street. Mrs. W. J. Lewin of South Church Street taken dangerously ill yesterday. Mrs. Roberts of Clifford visiting Mrs. Sarah Gardner. Miss Minnie Moylan and Miss Alice Quinlan of Fermoy guest of Mrs. I. F. Loftus on Pike Street. Miss Jennie Woolbaugh of Scranton visiting C. H. Gates on Birket Street. The estimates committee of councils will meet on March 7.
The third annual banquet of the Oly Phant conclave of Heptasophe was held at the Central hotel in Olyphant last West. The elaborate annex setup, catered by Ferra Smith of Berantan, offered fried oysters turkey dressing mashed potatoes celery cranberry sauce French peas roast beef boiled ham potato salad coffee ice cream cake fruit. Attendees included R W Taylor as toastmaster and Sir A Philbin and James J Cummings among others, with many couples listed as present.
A Scranton gathering featured attendees Elude Voyle May O Hara C G Roland Walter Hendrick Michael Howard Bessi Posner Bill Howard Magpie Heneghan Susquehanna Katie Fannan Avorn Rita Loftus Dougherty Murphy and others. Music by Walken Shaw's orchestra. Committee in charge included KR W Taylor T L Williams M J McAndrew T J Gavin James P Nealon.
A Jermyn Mayfield church youth program at Mathediet Episcopal featured essays on Industrial and Educational Pennsylvania with recitations and music. Local events included the Elite serial at Enterprise hall, Ash Wednesday service at Sacred Heart, Bishop Talbot’s planned April confirmation at St James, a kitchen fire at Chesterfield home, and various visits and births noted among residents. Washington’s Birthday closures and community updates accompanied the report.
Mrs Ch W Heard of Howth Texas thanks Dr Hartman and Peruna with a photo of her five year old Carl cured of chronic ear infection and mentions her two year old Ruby improved from bowel derangement. She praises Peruna and Latuca pica for wind colic and says a Life of Life booklet by Hartman is available free from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio.
Miss Elizabeth Moyle and Miss Min Champion from Scranton visit relatives in Peckville. Mrs. Edward Barber improves after illness. J. D. Peck travels to New Orleans. G. W. Tewksbury moves to Scranton. Diptheria cases down to three. Blakely board inspects No. 1 school for cleanliness. Knights of Pythias Sheridan lodge meets tonight. The Shamrock and Rose drama plays at the local venue.
The article warns against using ordinary baking soda as medicine for stomach troubles and explains it can worsen conditions or cause severe complications. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, non laxative treatment that aids digestion, boosts appetite, and supports heart and liver function, with Woods listed as a sales point.
Last Monday evening at Wilson hall the dramatic company of Jessup staged an up-to-date play with strong performances by all actors. The audience praised the smooth pacing and convincing acting throughout the production.
A reception for Edith Kahler before her Bangor departure filled her home with games and merriment. A. J. Colbern will lecture on Patriotism at the P O S of A rooms, prompting all members to attend. The Minooka Tribe smoker and Price Library meeting are on the evening agenda alongside various local visits and notices.
Reverend John Cavanaugh returns from a week at Free Methodist revival in Dover New Jersey. Reverend D W Vail of the Baptist church finishes a two week Canada trip. Christine Lesh visits from Square Top staying with Mr and Mrs Shippey. Martin Bold’s barber shop, damaged by fire, is being rebuilt to reopen in days. Master Stanley Stone ofScarletina. The union revival, six weeks long, ends with sermons by Rev J B Sumner and remarks by Rev A Bergen Browe and benediction by Rev A Reynolds.
Dr. E. Grewer, recently back from St Louis Chicago and Western offices, will be available at his permanent office in the Old Post Office Building corner Spruce Street and Penn Avenue from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm. In Chicago he received multiple honors including Doctor of Philosophy and Back of Science along with other degrees and emblems. No other doctor can match his credentials.
One year of Ozo-Nite Gas treatment for ten dollars with generator shipped nationwide. Advertises as child friendly and the original home remedy for catarrh. Claims mild soothing action and potential to cure hoarseness deafness and related conditions.
Philadelphia specialist Dr. B H Grewer lists elite affiliations and offices while offering free advice and examination through March. He and staff claim a cure guarantee for epileptic fits and promote treatment of chronic nervous disorders skin womb blood diseases with a broad warning against accepting incurable cases.
Advertisement for a doctor offering cures for nerv ous debility scrofula old sores catarrh piles female weakness and other ailments. Claims removal of tumors cancers and cripples with an absorbent Electro-Ger mi cide method and OZONITE GAS for catarrh and deafness. Free confidential consultation with daily hours listed.
In Medicine Hat Assiniboia Canada a crowd gathered to view a captive grizzly near the Canadian Pacific tracks. A man teased the bear with a handkerchief on a stick, provoking the animal which reared up and struck, shredding the man’s clothes and injuring him as mud and debris rained down. He staggered away to the train while onlookers laughed.
A historical clipping hints at a man described as sadder and wiser. It notes his tendency to stir up trouble and the shock he caused that day, leaving readers with a sense of unsettled events and local tension.
A noted problem cited by Lord Kelvin and several scientists warns that Earth's oxygen is being depleted faster than it can be replenished by plants. They warn that industrialization and forest loss could halt oxygen production, risking famine and potential human extinction.
A fragment from Northwest Magazine shows a terse exchange about a boy and pennies. The dialogue suggests warning the speaker to stop a questionable minor transaction, noting the boy has no money left. The piece reads as a snapshot of street talk.
Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre and other points trains depart at morning and afternoon times with express options to New York Newark Elizabeth and Philadelphia. Returning from New York foot of Liberty Street timing includes express and buffet parlor car options. Through tickets available from station agents.
Train schedule from Scranton dated 71 November 1407 listing departures to New York Easton Philadelphia Buffalo and Elmira connections with multiple express and local trains. Includes times for Utica Ithaca Binghamton Williamsport Northumberland Nanticoke and Plymouth and notes parlor and sleeping coaches on all express trains. District Passenger Agent M. L. Smith at depot ticket office assigned for details.
Trains depart Scranton for New York and intermediate points on the Erie railroad effective September 19, 1597.
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces coal powered service with trains from Scranton to New York via Wilkes-Barre and Pittston, including Diamond Express and intercity routes. Timetables show departures around 4 a.m. 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., with connections to Geneva Rochester Buffalo and other western points. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars operate on all routes between Wilkes-Barre, New York, Philadelphia, and Easton.
Mon Feb 21 timetable lists trains to Carbondale Wilkes-Barre Albany and western points from Scranton. It covers departure times 6 45 a m 12 08 12 41 p m 6 45 9 9 a m 2 21 4 41 p m and notes connections with Lehigh Valley and Black Diamond Express. Ticket office in depot offers complete rate information and service to western and southern resorts. Burdick G P A Albany and Cross D P L Scranton sign off.
The readable fragments mention Ontario and Western routes, tickets, and price savings plus references to divisions and agencies. Specific names, dates, or outcomes are not clear in the text.
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