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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1897
Page
8
Carbondale readers are advised that orders for job work and items for publication are accepted at Hhanton & Co newsdisaters North Main Street. The office opens from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. for prompt attention.
The New Century club celebrated Washington's birthday at Mrs. A. Bessett's home with a program of piano, readings, and vocal music. Attendees included C E Spencer, H H Waldrons, T L McMillan, J S Niles, M Pf Piller, F P Burr, A L W Rey folie, T A Bessett, May B Manville, and many others.
A fine programme was rendered last evening not the Watt building by talent and present appreciated the pleasing entertainment under the auspices of Trine guild. The programme featured duets mandolin guitar Beatrice Morris Misses Maxwell and Carter Morris pinke diel Copeland Corby Alleses Morris duet mandolin guitar Messrs Burns Foxprecatathon Collins concert selections Mrs Charles Avery pipers doll Dell and the Little Japs in their wonderful feats.
Olive Ellanbeth Coon and Bev J. Chilsley were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs Frank Coon. The ceremony featured blue brown cloth and a bouquet of roses. After a brief New York visit, the couple will reside with the bride’s parents on Candan Street.
On Monday evening Rev. Father Phillips of Plains delivered a two hour lecture at the Academy of Attisle on Ireland under English rule. The talk was under the auspices of Division GB Ancient Order of Hibernians Board of Erin and drew earnest attention from the audience.
Division No. 11 held its third annual banquet Monday at Hotel Warrison. A prior Sind ceremonial march was held in Burke's hall with many attendees dancing. More than 200 guests joined the Brando march to Motel Harrison where supper prepared by landlord Monthan was served.
Two well known young persons, Annie Hare and Patrick Walsh Jr., were united yesterday afternoon in St Fiore church. The Pitties are popular in this city and many friends extend congratulations.
Miss Angela irs will attend a social in Dunmore and Mrs G L Munsones entertains Miss Agnes Lyons of Uniondale. Mrs Ellin Mottitt visits Philadelphia for her nephew Reverend Edmund Pender Faust's consecration. Mary Gallagher of Scranton visits town while Janette Dryden da visits Susquehanna. Cycle Club rents W W Watt building rooms and moves in during March. Mrs John Orchard and Miss Garrie Price were in Scranton Monday. Pridget Mart of Pittston visits Annie ONeill. Mr and Mrs Frank Morgan and Ben of Spring Street visit friends. In Waymart Miss Maggie Meehan returns from Brooklyn visit. Ida Skull of Wayne Street confined by illness. Rev G A Place spending a few days in Wilkes-Barre. Richard Udy, recently ill, regains ability to move. Hert Badgett of Honesdale was a (illegible).
J. 3. Berry hosted guests Monday evening as the Crescent club announced its move from the Leader to the Sabin building on April 1. William I. Ryan of Scranton visited town this week and Mrs John Lannon has been improving. Kate Powderly of Scranton returned home after visiting Miss Tessie Powderly. Mr and Mrs George Rodgers of Scranton were guests of Mr and Mrs Daniel Robinson of Motel American. The Germania's masquerade occurred last evening.
A Welsh Congregational event in Taylor drew a large crowd and financial success. The Taylor Collating and Loan Association wound up after eight years eight months with all stock paid, boasting no losses. The first prize at Avoca was $80 for Radiant Morn and a male chorus prize of 40. Local visits include Reese Evans of Churea, Daniel Tones of Olyphant, and Anthony Schulthise among Wilkes-Barre friends. New pews and church activities, with the Calvary Baptist juvenile choir rehearsing a cantata, mark a busy period in Taylor. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Jenkins of Grove Street in February.
Miss Jessie Keifer of Scranton hosted and visiting friends from Scranton joined Honesdale hosts over Sunday. Attendees from Boranton included H.W. Rowley and W.J. Rod with Col. Salmon and family. Mr Baker taught at the new high school building on Rice street. J. M. Betts will move into Mrs Whitney’s Fourteenth street residence in March.
In Tunkhannock nine students presented declamation at Pratt’s Opera House on Monday evening. Despite bad weather the venue was filled as the first school effort in rhetoric received praise. Judges Gh W Lewis Rev W Wells and Judson Stark awarded prizes and honorable mentions for pieces by Hight Gregory Hoadley Flummerfelt Plat Littl Billings Drake Lelehton Teighton and others.
The Welsh Congregational church prepares a benefit concert to liquidate church debt. Past missions earned praise and large attendance, and the talent includes Philly R. Thomas dostah John Micael Gwen Lewie and Menrnle Ev ans. The event is set for April 16.
In Bloomsburg on February 3 the Musee Cover works, Bloomsburg Carrot works, and the Leader Store company, all run by a single firm, have failed. Liabilities total about 100 000 dollars though exact amounts are not yet known. The plant was among the state’s best equipped.
Misses Nailin Gagan and Loughney of Minooka spent Monday at Mrs. M. J. Magan on Main street. Alfred Helmes returned from Pltiston after a short visit. Miss Marie Kennedy visited Scranton and returned home. William Rawling won a Scranton Visitor award yesterday. Lilla Hutchings of Mooste visited Minerva Me Lawiehuin’s. Thomas A. Hendricks made a business trip to Scranton. Bruce Kready spent Sunday with friends. Mrs. Henry Cordner of Powderly, now of this place, fell on stairs fracturing both arms and other injuries. Kate Wills, formerly Kate Burt, married William Wille of Carbondale in Binghamton. Martha Knapp, Mabel Davis, Miss Laura Huy, Dr. S. Woyer, and William H. Tennis attended the opera last night. Jennie Hattenbute and Wilkes-Barre cousins visited Glenburn. Auntie Snyder of Greenfield visits Cathetery Street. Edith Voster returned from Parsons. Mahl dadwin attended church entertainment. Antie Mia of Carterstown visited relatives. Lissie Hathcock was in Charleston. Mrs. John Davis and family visited on the East Side. Miss Townsend of Bacon Street visits Carbon Dale relatives. Mrs. O. Coon returns from Waverly. Local Knights of America held a meeting at the Gaddelluwa lodge. Mrs. Farnham and Leone visit. Misses Dosey and Paisley were guests of Miss Mundame Stymer. Football star Choomge Dwer accepted a position with Nelson Morris & Co.
Rev Qu McCabe departed yesterday for Philadelphia to attend the consecration of Trev Pathet Pendergast as auxiliary bishop of the Philadelphia archdiocese. The article notes local social events including visits by Misses Kate Cwserove, Kate Flaherty, and Miss Nellie McGowan, as well as funeral arrangements for Mrs John Mrets sey and a bellwether parish mass at St Marys Church.
OLD FORGE this Wednesday evening offers a community program at the Brick church. The lineup includes singing by the choir, children’s chorus, recitations by Olive Kterd and others, a male quartet, a dialogue, and various solo and chorus pieces led by local performers.
Quartette and recitations featured in a school program with Sarah Wolfe and Mrs. Baker among participants. Mr and Mrs Lyman Hofferker of Jermyn visited Mrs Harriet Kipp. The Ludicat Ald Society of the Brick church meets at Mrs John Brown’s home this afternoon. Funeral services for John Long were held at the Hrlek church Tuesday with burial in Marcy cemetery.
Obituary notes Joshua Enstin of Wisconsin dies after kidney illness at age unknown. survived by wife and two married children. A lively performance of The Hoy Tramp! attracts a large audience at the Standard Opera House. Local business updates: Lawley Class furnaces halted for lack of orders. plant construction to begin soon with expected completion by June. Visiting officials from Scranton linger in town for land deed arrangements with Hawley Electric. Various residents host and visit families across Nineteenth Street and surrounding areas, including Ames, Willard, Taker, and Welms households.
In a Tennessee congressional race at the Metropolitan, Cox recalls a confrontation with a rough supporter who demanded a pledge to vote against a dog law. Cox swore to oppose the law and later learned the man remained loyal, aiding his election but keeping the broader truth about the legislature’s reach to himself.
The Times-Herald piece laments past pestilences and praises sanitation as civilization’s antiseptic. It notes yellow fever’s decline in the Atlantic world, contrasts cholera control, and argues European and American hygiene reduced plague impact, while local natives face harsher conditions amid filth. The author reflects on war as escape from grim homes.
The writer notes ongoing pestilence worldwide with gripe and other plagues, mentioning yellow fever in Cuba and cholera in Persia. They contrast these with countries where sanitation and knowledge have reduced danger, asserting that clean, educated societies remain free from peril.
A survey of historical opposition to new devices from the ribbon loom to steam locomotives. It cites persecution, ridicule, and legal obstacles in Holland Germany France and England, noting figures like Papin Fulton Hooke and Davy, and reflects on the enduring conflict between invention and public acceptance.
Ain commandery filed for a charter on November 8 and will be instituted in Johnstown Cumbrinoun next March. The leading business and professional men of the city form its core. Nyto from Philadelphia conferred the Knight of Malta degree at the last convocation, and members vow rapid growth in the near future.
A compilation of letters to Mrs Pinkham from Mary to Lucy E W describing menstrual and health concerns and seeking guidance. The writers discuss weight loss, consumption fears, and plans to marry in September, with testimonials about treatment and gratitude to Mrs Pinkham.
A single small lot of coats for Misses and children offered in assorted sizes.
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