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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale correspondence from The Tribute is placed with Mr C R Munn at Salem Avenue and Church Street for reuse of items. All complaints about irregular delivery should be directed to Roberts & Reynolds, news agents.
After a two week hospital struggle Elliot English of Belmont Street died Saturday evening from a fractured skull suffered on his first trip aboard the Ontario and Western railroad. Born thirty two years ago in this city he leaves a wife, one child, a brother in Texas and two sisters here. Remains were taken to 188 South Washington street. funeral plans await word from Texas.
Bauer’s Band performs a high class concert at Farview with dancing in the afternoon. Selections include Belford’s Carnival Alexander Overture Hunting for Luck Serenade Medley Overture Gay Old Time Des Odalisques and The Bride Elect plus Sousa Patrol Stradelin The Idol’s Eye Flotow Idol’s Eye Star Spangled Banner and more.
A flag raising Saturday at the silk mill featured two large flags hoisted to staff heads under Superintendent Preicher. Prominent citizens attended while a chorus of mill employees sang patriotic selections. The flags fluttered to the breeze as mill whistles and yard engines joined in the scene.
Rival Ler and Wickwire prepare for a key blevele race at Alumni Park this afternoon as experts expect a close contest and declare the winner the better man barring accidents in the Fourth.
Mayor ONeill told common council it lacks jurisdiction in the Dockerty charges against Patrolman McAndrew and exonerated the accused. July Fourth telephone hours are listed from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 4 to 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. reopening for business. Post office hours today run 5 a.m. to 12 noon with lobby open 2:30 to 4:20 p.m. The Leader suspends publications for the holiday. Mr and Mrs J E Morgan visit Susquehanna friends and Mr and Mrs A B Lewsley spend the day in Nineveh.
A Blakely regular school board meeting at the Colum bus school house with all members present approved bills for the Water company and janitors, accepted bond of treasurer elect Joseph Hell, noted amounts due from ex tax collector Phillips and ex treasurer Hector Jones, re hired old teachers, appointed janitors, set repair and seating tasks, and planned a July 16 meeting for painting proposals. Local residents were listed with travel and visiting notes ahead of Independence Day activities and a Knights of Pythias excursion.
Forest City residents note road work on Center Street with a new ditch bridging and terra cotta drainage at Railroad Street. A safety fence now guards the bluff over the Erie railroad tracks. Sheriff sale planned for John Horosko’s goods in Clifford township and a Susquehanna Street house and lot owned by S. C. Kelsey to be sold. Southern Building and Loan Association listed as execution creditor.
The Glorious Fourth events fill Taylor with church picnics at 10 AM as Calvary Baptist and Welsh groups parade to picnic grounds, joined by Welsh Baptist Sunday school Presbyterian German Lutheran Methodist and First Congregational schools in patriotic processions and music. local sports include Blues and Reds at the school house park and a grand shoot at Applenap s hotel. Maggie Davis the pacing mare places second in 2 27 at Walleyville. Hood and Powell visit relatives. Dew Eyes vs Lampoons ends 14 to 12.
The piece traces the history and duties of war correspondents from William Howard Russell to Archibald Forbes. It notes how reporters witness and inform the public about atrocities, describes the cruel impact of war on civilians, and cites Forbes predicting future battles will shock the world with wholesale death.
A Philadelphia woman in No 2 354 East Susquehanna Ave credits Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound with ending years of womb trouble and severe depression She describes near suicide and sleep loss before noticing improvement after the first dose and thanks the medicine Mrs Pinkham invites suffering women to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts with responses by women.
An American observer recalls the dangers faced by reporters in battle zones from Bulgaria to the Nile. Profiles include MacGahan and Gribayedoff, with praise for the New York Herald’s field work and notable peers across major wars and campaigns.
A scattered report cites figures on populations and resources across Spain, Cuba, Britain, Russia, Italy, and Philadelphia. It mentions naval activities, war costs, powder production, and a U S Navy officer’s longevity, with miscellaneous fragmented remarks about cigarettes and a salt yacht poet.
Worcester doctor Dr. J Marcus Ries recalls Civil War field care at Cold Harbor and Roanoke Island. He compares antiseptics, water supply, portable tables, and field hospital conditions with expected modern wartime medicine and survival chances.
An essay defends reporters and editors in Philadelphia Times style, arguing truthfulness fairness and restraint guide leading papers. It notes editors suppress harmful facts to protect the innocent and cites daily efforts to avoid sensationalism while maintaining public information.
Special attention given to business and personal accounts with liberal accommodations based on balances and responsibility. Three percent interest on interest deposits. William Connell president Henry Belin jr vice president William H Peck cashier. Vault protected by Holmes Electric Protective System.
Col. Spruce St and Penn Ave Scranton Pa 405 announces a Western trip return and permanent residence. Dr Grewor offers free advice and examination for nervous disorders including epilepsy and hysteria, promising restoration by his method. he warns he accepts only curable cases and lists symptoms such as dizziness memory loss and depression.
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