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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1897
Page
8
Jobwork orders and wind items for Hulletion accepted at Briannon & Co newsdealers North Main Street Carbondale. Office hours 9 am to 10 pm with prompt attention to requests.
Sister Antonia died at St Heses convent Tuesday night. Father Coffey led a solemn requiem Mass with subdeacon Avacanas, deacon Loftus, and Rev THT Queter giving the sermon. Clergy from several towns attended along with many sisters. pallbearers included John Murrin and Patrick Meche.
The Nights of Father Mathew Dramatic Society presents a first night program featuring operatic and instrumental numbers. Performers include Miss vaninie Grady wood solo Miss Cummings recitation and Maxwell and Melvin specialists, plus Miss May Mofitt and others in vocal and instrumental items.
Mrs Henry Cordner of Powder Street fell while visiting a neighbor to tend a sick person. She tumbled down a long flight of stairs sustaining a broken wrist and elbow, a deep cut over the eye, and serious general injuries. Her condition is critical and at sixty her recovery is doubtful. She is sister to James Edmunds of Magyfield.
More than two hundred firemen and friends attended a Wednesday supper and social at the Watt building for Lodge No 62 Brotherhood. Music by Professor Lennie and prompter Professor Mood kept the event flowing, with the Ladies' Auxiliary serving the meal. The affair marked the seventeenth annual gathering and was described as enjoyable.
A miner named William O Malley suffered serious injuries yesterday at the New and Delaware and Hudson Mine. He was buried between a pillar and other debris and was badly injured with unknown internal damage.
Mrs. Edward Hall and daughter Eva left for Hawley to stay with friends for several weeks. Mrs. J. 7. Dawson is housebound. Miss Agnes Handrick of Great Bend visits town. Miss Maggle Iighe of Fallbrook Street ill with grip. John Lanny of J B A Tingley’s drug store made a business trip to Scranton. Mrs. John Nolin and daughters return home after visiting Scranton. Mrs. Sarah Phillips and Mrs. Liseie Price of South Church street visited in Peckville. Mrs. Jackson of Damascus stays with sister Mrs. Joseph Holt. M. Dollvis of Scranton visits Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Ann of Terrace street. Rev. James McLeod of Scranton preached at First Presbyterian. Christian Hadewver Society marks eleventh anniversary by taking charge of service tonight. Miss Kate Barrett visited Archbald. Rev. Wilson Smith of Honesdale, visiting P. S. Joslin, has returned home. Dr. W. Pletcher of Carbondale visited Susquehanna this week. Miss Jeanette Bryden, guest of Miss Katherine Smith, Susquehanna, returned home. Miss Louise Slocum visited Beranton yesterday.
Local notices report the St Aloysius society meeting, a large attendance at the Shiloh cantata in Minooka, and visits by Misses Mary McAndrew and Mary Mulrooney to Carbondale. Rev Crane returns from the tropics. Home Mission funs hosted by Mrs Bommeruth with four new members.
The New York Sun comments on University of New York City prospects for the coming season, praising freshman outfielder Northrop from Wyoming Seminary for an excellent record. The item lists social and local notes including visits, concerts, and theater, with several names and places such as Wyoming Seminary, Moshopypien, Towanda, Philadelphia, and Kingston.
Robbers entered the Sk Hill Coal and Tron company general store near Richmondale by forcing a rear door and lifting a large bar. Goods valued around two hundred dollars were stolen including pants, boots, shoes, watches, dress goods, tobacco and edgars. Detectives will be assigned to locate the thieves.
Jermyn and Mayfield brief items noting visits, illnesses, and community events. Messages mention Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nethe in Forty Fort visiting relatives in Jermyn, mine injuries at Edgerton colliery, planned council meeting, and upcoming Baptist church entertainment. Also references to local officials, a proposed barber shop opening, and Odd Fellows anniversary observances.
Minnie Bliss of Scranton visits Miss Lophia Mennihon while Mackey attends Grace Methodist church events in Darristiurss. Culkins returns from Wilkes-Barre and WCTU convention. Johnson improves from peritonitis. D Doty elected president and A Cowles secretary of the council. Methodist Sunday school class hosts a surprise party for teacher Mrs Jobin Millroy with several attendees. Real estate agent V Lynch says business booms and Wa verly High School principal TC Hansen leads a patriotic program.
Fred Winslow and Harry Winslow leave for Los Angeles to establish a new home after a farewell party hosted by the Price Librarians Association. About 60 guests attended at the Washington Street residence, with speeches, music, and gifts, including a volume for Fred and books for Harry.
Washington's birthday observance at Nelson Memorial hall featured the Nesbitt prize oratorical contest with contestants Stanley Campbell Charles Seward Miss Helloweter and Miss Dony presenting themes Twilight and Dawn Two Lives Madame Holland and The Fluguenot Artist. The orations showed careful preparation and were well attended with musical interludes.
The programme awarded first prize of 15 dollars to Mr Campbell and second prize of 1 dollar to Mr Seward. Bishoy Fowler of Chicago delivered a notable lecture on Abraham Lincoln, praised for its engaging anecdotes and Civil War history. Attendees included Rev M D Fuller and Rev G Al Place among visiting board members. numerous locals and clergy were noted in attendance and other campus events referenced.
Miss Carrie Covert of Philadelphia visits her grandmother Mrs. Caro line Thompson. Fred Smith Jr, assistant bookkeeper at Vulcan Iron Works Wilkes-Barre, called in town Wednesday evening. Mrs. Martha Frear is convalescent. Mr. Kirkendall of Wilkes-Barre was the guest of WHH Paterson Wednesday.
The Washington Post notes federal courts condemn boycotts as unlawful conspiracies while warning overzealous blacklisting and biased reporting. The piece argues both boycott and blacklisting harm workers and business, urging removal of such practices to protect those seeking work.
A small lot of Misses and Children's coats offered at 4 for 98 cents. Quantity limited, styles varied, stock likely from recent clearance.
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