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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale notices that the local Tribune correspondence is now under Mr GC R Munn of Salem avenue and Church street for all items and complaints about irregular delivery should be directed to Roberts and Reynolds, news agents.
The funeral for Mrs James J Loftus, died Sunday, was held yesterday morning at St Rowe's church. Revs M F Loftus and Nealon led rites with a large clergy presence. Interment followed at St Roge cemetery. she leaves James J Loftus and four children, plus parents and siblings.
The council awarded the retaining wall contract on Silver Street to William Collins as the sole bidder at 22.17 per cubic yard for stone and wall building and 0.35 per cubic yard for excavation. Completion time set for thirty days. A later vote referred the dog issue to the judiciary and legislation committee with a indicated aim to determine police power. The school board asked for a copy of the city tax duplicate and that request was referred to a committee.
A basement blaze at Martin Gordon’s Sand Street house broke out last night shortly after o'clock. Columbia Hose company arrived after the fire was extinguished. walls and ceiling were badly charred but no other damage occurred. Fire started from a defective chimney flue.
At Anthracite Park four mile races featured Bradford Bay and Mame Sable in half mile heats with times around 1 18 to 1 28. An exhibition mile saw Maud L win over E B H W driven by Westlake, held by Taylor owner Dr Porteous. Joe Griffiths won a 310 prize foot race. Track officials listed include starter William Kelly and judges John Woede man.
A W year old son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wisely suffered a severe head wound and a palm gouge when a new toy pistol exploded while he demonstrated its harmlessness to a companion. Dr A Niles treated the injuries. Also noted are church election results for Perean Taptiet church and various local movements, travel, and social notices.
Miss Wilsabeth Moll of Bethlehem spent Sunday at Miss May Broadhead’s home. A union gospel meeting is planned across four churches in the area including Bethlehem and nearby Dur.
Beginning Wednesday evening July 6, services will be held for three nights in Presbyterian, Brick, Congregational, and Baptist churches. Good singing will be featured and all are urged to attend. Mr and Mrs Samuel Broadhead return from a week in Nichols, Mr and Mrs T J Stewart visit friends in New York City.
Forest City hosts Odd Fellows celebration with addresses by Captain Ames and Rev G B Stone drawing patriotism and large crowds. Nearby, six year old daughter of James Smith suffered severe burns in a firecracker accident at home. neighbor child Madden survived with injuries.
Taylor residents anticipate July 1 as Colonel Ripple from Scranton speaks on Hin. capod from Andersonville Prison at Calvary Baptist Church. Professeur Baler assists with war views. admission 25 cents. Board of Health holds important meeting this evening. various local visits and social events noted throughout the town.
Crowds gathered along the Lackawaxen in Riverside park to honor Independence Day with a flag ceremony donated in memory of Revolutionary War soldiers. Hon. William H. Dimmick spoke in praise of liberty as the flag waved to the Star Spangled Banner amid cheers and patriotic remarks.
An 18th century echo compares divine rights with republican ideals in a Fourth of July scene. Mrs Peter Barnes visits WilkesBarre and White Haven. John Smith and John Krants plan a cutting shop in Wyman Kimble's building at Twelfth street. Moncedale’s usual quiet on Bunday contrasts with yesterday. R W Goncerie returns from Brooklyn to spend the holiday with family. A child of J A Bodle suffers burns from a small Canton explosion during celebrations. Dr A Kelley, a noted Lackawanna County figure, dies at Coyne House. funeral Tuesday morning.
The school board met with all members present except Bullivan. It approved furnace repairs and other building fixes. James Shields, treasurer, presented a bond signed by Davis Merritt and Depew, deemed satisfactory. Mrs Jenkins and son Ralph visited then left for Pars sons. Crystal Fire Company held its regular meeting and planned to attend the Witch of August event in Binghampton with the New York State Firemen’s Association.
Miss Oretta Barrett, daughter of Mr and Mrs Barrett of Hallstead Avenue, wed Luther B. McLaughlin of Mall Street in a home ceremony conducted by Rev W H Holder of the Priceburg Primitive Methodist church. Bridesmaid Mine Lola Barrett and best man Joseph Germinder attended. reception followed at the bride’s home then Green Ridge. A major brawl in North End left Police Chief William Kennedy with a fractured skull and head wound. Edward Hisigan allegedly involved, others injured as rocks and a broken umbrella were used. Kenndy hospitalized, Hisigan jailed, bail set for M Parcel. the planned Monday proceeds drew few attendees.
Peckville residents report visits to Pit ton and Victory street homes and Fourth of July gatherings in Scranton and Pleasant Mount. Sheridan lodge Knights of Pythias to install new officers tonight by District Deputy David Orr of Carbondale. Thomas W. Morgans left this week for Baltimore Maryland.
Packers sort mule loads using the Mexican aparejo and heavy leather panniers. A chief packer can earn 110 dollars monthly. Ninth Cavalry drills show rapid, disciplined packing with trains of thirty mules managed by three men.
Special correspondence from Susquehanna discusses Erie Railroad cost cuts, shop hours, and holiday days as residents curb expenses. It recounts a Civil War tale of a missing sergeant found alive, then returns to local items such as Laurel Hill Academy, postmaster change, jail population, and river-dam schemes. It notes a Susquehanna county political scene with Wright and Hardenbergh as favored figures.
In 1762 Manila fell to an English expedition led by Colonel William Draper and Admiral Cornish after a siege from September 24 to October 6. The capture forced capitulation of Manila and its port, with a ransom demanded from Spain and a profitable capture of a Manila to Acapulco treasure galleon.
Special attention is given to business and personal accounts with liberal accommodations according to balances and responsibility. Three percent interest is allowed on interest deposits.
Board of directors for the bank includes WM. CONNELL as president and HENRY BELIN Jr as vice president with WILLIAM H. PECK as cashier The vault is protected by Normes Electric Protective System as stated in the notice of security and safety measures for the institution.
The advertisement touts Charcot s Tonle Tablets as a Par isian remedy guaranteed to cure nervousness and melancholy by over indulgence. It claims to destroy appetite for alcohol and intoxicants and can be administered without the patient’s knowledge. Pamphlet upon request from Wm. G. Clark of Scranton Pennsylvania.
A fragment from Scranton advertises Dr Grewers offering free examinations for chronic nervous disorders and a range of ailments. The text claims cures via Electro-Germs and Ozo-Nite Gas with hours listed for visits and a warning that irreparable cases will be declined. It warns of symptoms like dizziness memory loss and sexual weakness and promises recovery through his method.
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