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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1898
Page
10
Lackawanna County Carbondale bulletin states the Tribune correspondence is sent to Mr. Co FR Munn at Salem avenue and Church street for news items. Residents with complaints about irregular delivery should contact W T Roberts news agent.
In Carbondale the old board of trade has faded and the local mill credit stands exposed to risk. The piece urges a fresh nucleus of three or four top business leaders to revitalize the town and attract investment, arguing a strong board can spur growth and stability.
City assessors have sent new valuations to property owners and the Board of Revision and Appeal will convene starting January 18 to hear complaints. Ward one faces the 18th, ward two the 20th, with remaining wards later in the month. A 20 percent assessment rise likely means higher taxes despite uncertain tax-rate changes, fueling resident concern and a possible taxpayers’ association formation.
Concert program for January 19 at the First Methodist Episcopal church features John T Watkins medallist, soprano Lydia Sailer, tenor William D Evans, and soloists with the choir. Selections include gospel Hallelujah pieces, duets, solos, and choruses from Handel Mozart Parry and more, with Rose Strickland and Prof A P Thomas on piano accompaniment.
Miss Varna M Reynolds and William J Roberts announce their upcoming marriage at the bride's mother's home on the 26th at 7 o'clock. The ceremony will be conducted by Rev Q A Price of the First Methodist church. The wedding will be small and limited to close family members.
Parents report their children stay well through winter after taking Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil each fall for a month or two. The oil with hypophosphites is presented as a splendid food tonic and is recommended by doctors as preventing colds. Scott & Bowne, New York chemists.
The short item identifies a man described as the son of mall agent John T. Roberta. It provides minimal context and does not elaborate on his actions or location.
Conductor John Tillsiey of the Delaware and Hudson company was laid off for thirty days after a rear end collision caused by a flagman not returning when the train stopped. The flagman believed the following crew would detain them longer, and the conductor was not in position to order him back. Frederick Topping, long time foreman of car repairs, has severed ties with the Delaware and Hudson company. Bernard Pisman is his successor.
Archie Ball of Mitchell Avenue is ill with blood poisoning after a cut at work in Van Bergen's wharfing department. Fred Freay is praised as lively and witty in The Nile revue and plays the title role with charm. William Corrigan of the Lookout injures his shoulder at the Franklin breaker. The Young Ladies Cooking Club will meet February first Friday at Mrs Havin Evang's Hyde Park home.
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure claiming quick relief from hemorrhoids. It asserts piles are common and dangerous if untreated, and touts a thorough permanent cure with Pyramid Mile Cure and Pyramid Pills priced 60 cents per package, sold by Pyramid Drug Co.
Locals report Miss Bertha Sands of Hanecock New York as a guest of Mine Minute Cowls. Mrs Helen Wade returns from Scranton to Wagenhurst now of Braunton. Mr and Mrs Sherman host Mir til Mra HH M Rounds from Reynsharnhurst visiting Uniondale. Minnie Kytt of Pittston acts as agent for Miss More Harrison of Washington street. Miss Lou Williams fills clerkship at the Miners and Medisates Savings Bank. James L Stewart visits Middletown New York relatives. Walton Lee, once seriously ill, is now out of danger.
Miss Maggie Davis and Mr. William Williams wed at the bride’s Taylor street home with Rev. J. M. Lloyd officiating. A wedding supper followed. the couple will set up housekeeping on Taylor street. Guests included family and local residents, with Mrs Lizzie Havard hosting a reception that evening.
The text lists Democratic ticket candidates for several city offices across wards, including justice, auditor, constable, council seats, school director, assessor, judge of election, and inspector with names such as M. J. Cannon P. J. Irell P. H. Gibbons Edward Gilhooly and others. Republicans of the Fourth ward schedule primaries Wednesday evening 4 to 7.
Peckville residents attend gatherings and family visits while local election primaries prepare nominations for councilmen school directors and assessors. W B Stevens to perform jury duty and Oriental Star Lodge plans a Tuesday meeting. Epworth League hosts a Crank ap Phone social on Tuesday January 25 with copper 10 cents.
A passage notes Swedish manners show candor in theater pricing and parcel handling. It mentions clerks informing patrons of better seat options, parcels left unclaimed on quays, and a passenger ledger recording meals and drinks on canal trips.
A Windsor man John Pearce could not pay rent and faced eviction while his wife lay ill. Queen Victoria learned of his plight and visited in person to halt the eviction and have the tiles restored. She also provided financial aid to relieve the couple’s distress.
Both parties held caucuses on Saturday night and filed tickets for the field. The Republicans named a general ticket including Auditor John L. Davis and Justice of the Peace W. J. ...
An old Italian officer at a recent dinner attempted to propose a toast for the -th regiment. He spoke briefly then bungled his line and proclaimed a misheard toast. After corrected, the room erupted in laughter as a veteran tried again, but the moment passed with merriment.
In a prominent English church the choir delivered a brillant Te Deum with a grand fortissimo ending. At the close the rector rose and, in a quist volco rad tone, the second lemon cited the twentieth chapter of Acta and sang And after the Uproar was.
The 1898 total solar eclipse visible in Northern China India and Central Africa is analyzed by Ophiacus. Horoscopic forecasts warn of war pestilence and shifts in law religion commerce and governance, with cautious notes on British rule in India and possible reforms and wider turmoil.
The article extols water’s role in bodily changes and waste removal. It links hydration to appetite, tissue renewal, and energy for daily work. Hot water aids sleep, reduces inflammation, and helps in treating bleeding and wounds when clean.
An old belief against eating before bed is rejected and a light easy meal is recommended. Hot broth such as oatmeal gruel or clam soup aids nervous sleep, with warm milk or a light well cooked gruel advised for women needing sustenance at night during winter.
A historical health report notes Sir Julius Yoel, former New Zealand premier, living in London seven years. Sir William Broadbent warned Lady Vogel and kin to expect the worst, but the patient unexpectedly recovered from coma and requested poached eggs. Doctors confirmed his convalescence after the revival.
An advertisement from Third National Bank highlights special attention to individual and personal accounts with liberal accommodations based on balances and responsibility. It notes a three percent interest rate on interest deposits and mentions capital details.
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