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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1898
Page
12
In Carbondale the Tribune correspondence is in the hands of C. R. Munn at Belam Avenue and Church Street for news items. Complaints about regular delivery should be addressed to W. T. Roberts, news agent.
Dr Jamce Penniman of the University of Pennsylvania spoke on Dickens and the works at the High School building last evening. The free lecture drew a large audience and featured nimble narration and discussion of novels as vivid mirrors of life.
The Hendrick Manufacturing company is constructing a 125 ton capacity refrigerating machine for a Boston firm. D W Humphrey held the lucky ticket that won the horse and outfit raised by David Reynolds. Joseph Scheck visited twenty five German friends at the Wayside Inn above the Falls Thursday evening. The local Young Men's Institute contemplates a winter oblige social event after last season's hospitality. The Mozart Symphony Club diagram for the Cycle club’s Academy of Music attraction opens at Roberts' news office. Jack Slavin of Jermyn defeated Jack Chambers of Forest City in three rounds at Simpson Thursday night.
Miss Frieda Harris hosts Delia Mears guest. Nellie Connor arrives from Topeka for extended visit with aunt Elisa Conron. Albert Johnston moves household to Miss Ella Arnold’s River street home. August Flackenburg confined at home by lagrione. John Davis and daughter Hettie depart for New York visit. Daniel Williams visits Elias Thomas in Helmont street. Jessie Ditchburn ill at home on Canaan street. Bridget Kilkullen visiting relatives in Oneonta. Arnold of Clinton returns from Lincoln avenues visit with Stephen Treat. Mrs Jerome Stocker returns from Wayne county after visiting Merritt Abbey on Terrace Street. Mrs George Miller from New York City is the guest of relatives here. Mr and Mrs H W Crocker reside here.
Scranton residents enjoy a social evening with friends in the city. Tt. A. Kelly returns from Pitts burg, signaling travel news and local chatter.
Reports from Jermyn and Mayfield cover an animatiscope exhibit at the Methodist church raising funds, a Hines-themed recovery, and travels to Palestine. The piece notes local sports results with Jean Slavin defeating John Chambers, a guardians’ insurance claim for Michael Moyles, and various community notices including a caucus in Edwards hall and a youth accident.
The 85 club held a smoker on Lackawanna street with a large audience about 400. A program featured Fox and Helm of Carbondale, Eugene Boyle singing, piano solos by Edwards and Williams, vocal solos by Hyland Marks Lawler and Thomas, and phonograph demonstrations under W J Schubmehl. Light refreshments were served and the committee was praised.
A neck tie social is scheduled next Wednesday evening at Susquehanna Street Baptist Church with admission set at 15 cents. Miss Gertrude Voyie recently returned home from visiting her grandmother in Carbondale, and Miss Jennie Davie entertained Misa Kathe Heese of Jermyn yesterday. Mrs. Ward Bacheller of Wilkes-Barre returned home after visiting relatives here. Mrs. D. W. Harris visits relatives at Pittston for a few days.
Walter Lloyd visits friends at Waymart as pay day arrives. Wilson Fire Company fair opens tonight with auction of on hand goods and closing contests. Mrs Blees travels to Warton due to her mother’s illness. Methodist Episcopal services in morning and evening with renewed weekly meetings. Archbald lodge degree team attended Harper lodge. Pockville Baptist church schedules 10:30 a m and 7 p m services with Sabbath school at 2:30 p m. All are welcome.
Arrangements are complete for a Monday evening program at Stewart Memorial church under Lead Mand circle auspices. Features include choirs, recitations, tableaux and duets, with Rev. T. M. Furey and Addie Evang among the performers. Also notes upcoming Calvary Baptist services and other local events.
Mr. William Millard of Movsle and Miss Sadie Carpenter of Harrisburg were married in a Wednesday afternoon ceremony at the parsonage conducted by Rev. J. L. Santee. Mrs. James Green of Taylor visited town on Wednesday and Rev. Joseph Pantee of Dalton visited at his brother Rev. BE L Sunteo's home.
A fragmented local directory lists multiple businesses and managers across Scranton area towns including West Scranton, Peckville, South Side, Mayfield, Bellevue, Dunmore, Archbald, Providence, Green Ridge, Taylor, Pittston, Carbondale, Nav Aug, Moosic and more. Entries show addresses and names such as William Madsan, T A Sprangenburg, J J McDonough, William T Johns, Donahoe, J J Brogan, O Connor, H A Ward, T J Davis, Owen J Burkhard, Frank Beamish. The scattered notices suggest an advertiser or service directory with contact points and wagon routes.
The column surveys superstition among men and women, citing examples from Scranton residents. It notes belief in omens like Friday journeys and thirteen at table, contrasts opal wearers, and recounts a humorous meter-reading episode that critiques customer service and suspicion about utility billing.
A long OCR fragment lists historic milestones and figures ranging from the fall of Troy and Xerxes to the American Revolution, the Articles of Confederation, and events through the 19th century, including Columbus discovery, the Reformation, printing, revolts, World Wars, and the Chicago fire. Many dates and names appear inconsistently or partially.
A mixed up note complains about not counting change and discovering no wage deduction beyond the five percent allowance. It expresses belief the company would misstate a young man’s fair pay and notes personal disappointment with the handling of the fare.
In a playful exchange, Gladye and Gwenetdoln quip about Charley’s proposal, with Gwenetdoln remarking the moment was far from simple as Grinny and the Puck crowd the scene with light banter and teasing.
The Columbus mayoral endorsement by Daniel L Black praises Peruna as a highly beneficial remedy for catarrh and mucous membrane diseases. The letter also commends Dr. Hartman, calling him a leading and highly respected city figure.
The fragment cites patients praising a remedy named Peerana or Peeruna from Dr Hartman and Dr Mertman for chronic catarrh and dyspepsia. Testimonies claim long-term relief, renewed appetite, regained strength, and return to daily duties after unsuccessful prior treatments.
A compact notice lists individuals including My and Alex Carter amid unclear names and dates. The fragmentary OCR yields uncertain details about the event or notice and lacks coherent context for fuller description.
The writer praises a set of medicines, claiming they are better than advertised and that use led to significant weight loss. She asserts overall high regard for the medicines and recommends them strongly, signing as Mrs. Th. A. Leverson.
A patient from Tennessee describes chronic catarrh and lung consumption. After trying various remedies he reports dramatic improvement following a specific treatment and notes daily vitality returning. The account references a lecture book and a named doctor, suggesting renewed health after prior long illness.
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