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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1897
Page
10
FReaders are notified that advertisements orders for job work and items for publication left at the Headment estate firm at North Main Street Carbondale will receive prompt attention. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
John Connor, a resident of Hospi tal street, drunk in the Fourth of July morning, forced entry into a home kept by age eighty six Samuel Collins. Collins fired a shotgun wounding Connor in the side. Connor is hospitalized after removal of the shot by Dr. M J Shields. Collins is held on $500 bail.
The Monday evening social of Professor Taylor's dancing class drew a large crowd despite the heat. Guests included out of town visitors Miss May Albro, Mable Sching er, Haslem, Guild, Pierson, Surdam, Peck, Henwood, Montgomery, Kelly, Rodenbush, McClain of Scranton. Miss Louise Pendleton of Stonington. Miss Maud Drake of Elmira. Miss Whitney of Honesdale. Miss Bertha Bold, Mildred Green. John Parry, Andrew Smith of Waverly. Otto Wagenhirst of Philadelphia. and Mr. Pratt of Tunkhannock.
At a Baptist Church association meeting trustees were named M M Gardiner W W Dimock D P C Utley A A Fowler A P Trautwein G A Davis and W M Howells. Music committee F E Bly Miss Cora Fsta brook D M Davis. Ushers A Lewsley George Whitfield Freemin Tallman A Caupwell J Bly G J Benton. Clerk P B Joslin. Sperl Heater Company held elections with directors A F Trautwein P A Carroll C E Rettew E W Jackson Fr W Mills B Clarkson B E Hendrick. Officers elected C E B Rettew president E Clarkson vice president A F P Trautwein treasurer G A Singer secretary. Orders for heaters noted.
Despite extreme heat on Monday one sunstroke case was reported. A. J. Miller of Arlington Illinois, a race helper at Anthracite Park, collapsed in the evening and was taken to the Arlington House on Dunduff Street where Dr Kelly treated him. His condition improved by yesterday.
A. E. Tiffany returned yesterday from Bradford county where he spent the Fourth with his wife's parents Mr and Mrs Dimmick of Orwell Hill. The journey from Orwell Hill to Nicholas New York twelve miles over a hilly road took one hour and twenty minutes, a remarkable time given the road conditions.
Rexford, son of James Smith of Park Street, sustained painful injuries to his right wrist after a wheel ride to Scranton. He attempted a short turn, struck a pole, was thrown to the ground, and fractured his wrist.
Deacon and Mrs William Howell depart for an extended visit in England at the former’s home. Charles Alexander of Wayne street is badly burned about the face Monday night while helping to heal a cannon. Hon J F Reynolds and others plan a week at Ocean Grove. Misses Kate and Mamie Larkin and Kate Rooney of Hyco Park visit the city as guests of Miss Margaret and Hannah Killeen. Mrs BE Spencer will spend the week in New York. R W Budd of Lincoln avenue visits Wayne county. Miss Kathryn O Boyle of Dundaff Street with Mrs H B Raynor and Miss Raynor visit Crystal Lake. Mrs James Murray and daughter Nellis of Middletown, N Y, visit James Murray on Brooklyn street. Patrick Harrison guests of friends Monday. Miss Nina Frank of Washington street visits Miss Florence Nichol of Wilkes-Barre. Miss Mamie Garden lies ill at home on Brooklyn street. Mr and Mrs Emory Rolls and family spend a few days in Wayne. Ellen Moffitt returns from a stay in New York. Ollie McQuillan of Philadelphia visits Miss Lyda Maton on South Church street. Mr and Mrs Jacob Schoff of New York are referenced.
Classified notice offers a summer home ready to accommodate boarders. The Tribune advertises a want ad style query with a nominal fee for readers seeking short term lodging.
Haven Connecticut visitors join family on Terrace Street for two week stay. South Canaan guest stays with Miss Cora Spangenburg on Eighth Avenue. Plymouth cousins visit M F McDonough on Brooklyn Street. Dr W A Spencer travels to Glen Summit for dental association session. Grace Powell visits grandmother in Dunmore. Grace Whitney visits Mrs H W Harrison in Honesdale. Cora Voyle visits sister Mrs Frank Orchard on River Street. Frank P Coates of Scranton spends Monday in the city. Arthur Stoddard visits in Starrakken. Wilson Geary returns from Bucknell University. Mr and Mrs J Golawin and family, after week in Scranton, return home.
The six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carter of Grassy street died after a brief illness. Funeral from the family home at 2 welock with Catholic cemetery interment. Sunday school outing by Congregational scholars. Annie and Johnnie Shiels to visit aunt in New York. Miss Mary Jones returned from extended Baltimore visit with Dr. D W Jones. Sons of St George to run an excursion to Farview. Mrs Anthony Jones returned from visiting her mother in Kingston. O Malley families attended the O Malley McCourt wedding in Scranton. Mrs Edward Jones and Jennie Jones headed to New York for Europe trip aboard the St Paul. Mrs Richard Jenkins and Lizzie Jenkins of West Scranton spent Independence Day with DPD Davis on Lackawanna street.
Miss Carrie A. Kenyon visits Waymart for a few days. Miss Jennie Uren returns home to Lancaster after visiting her brother R. J. Uren. Grassy Island colliery workers to receive pay this afternoon. Woman's Christian Temperance Union to meet at Mrs. Jennie Frear on Main Street tomorrow afternoon. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Bell a daughter last Sunday. George Treverton has repainted his home. William Evans of Carbondale called on friends yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Graham visited relatives at Lake Winola Sunday. District Attorney John St. Jones delivered an eloquent commemorative address here on Monday.
The Tribune notes citizens praised a local event and regrets not finding a place for it. Mr and Mrs Frank J D Brundage spent the Fourth with Mr and Mrs George W Roberta at their Hickory street home. Harry Roberts of Roberta Bros visits his parents in Muhlenburg for a few days.
A large Independence Day celebration included a morning parade with many town societies and Burgess Langan giving an eloquent address. M. J. Kearney presided, P. J. Boland read the Declaration, and the Serenade band provided music. The St. Thomas congregation picnic drew a huge crowd and orderly, successful festivities on the church grounds.
Martrill Potter suffered severe facial burns during a celebration and died early Monday. Lena Poole died after a dress fire while visiting grandparents with Nellie Gendell. Mrs Griffitha and children were poisoned by sardines but improved after antidote. James Mack announces candidacy for Republican county convention delegate. Mrs Helmes and children return from Pittston visit. John Vassellis swears out a warrant following Monday night events.
Justice Helmen handled arrests including John Boda who paid costs and quashed assault charges. Mike Kallupa bailed after threat claim by Mike Corbitt. Eccentric incidents include Dunleavy dispute with Michael Dunleavy and later arrest. Constable Mulderiy placed him in county jail for ten days. Mayfield school board elected Tageart as principal and re hired the prior teachers.
A. R. Benjamin and family visit friends in Hallstead. Misses Weathy Brodhead and Lizzie Dawson attend the Normal Chautauqua at East Stroudsburg. Ladies' Home Missionary society meets at Mrs. Isaac Penn's home. Emma Naylor returns from Spring Brook. Rev. W. G. Frink and wife visit New Jersey friends. Tinklepaugh and Neagley couples enjoy a Wilkes-Barre trolley ride. Santee to speak on Sunday July 11 on Away from Home. Fourth of July festivities at Campbell's Lodge include Kellaway and Curtis families among others.
Massachusetts legislator Willard Howland advocates using convict labor to build the Cape Cod canal as a public enterprise. He notes private firms have failed to raise capital and cites 6,000 unemployed convicts costing the state 750000 dollars yearly. He suggests only short term prisoners be used for the project.
The proposal, approved by the superintendent of prisons, cites convict labor used in English dockyards at Portsmouth and Chatham, the port at Plymouth, and the Fairfield breakwater as public benefit work not attainable by private enterprise. It is expected to spark discussion and draw support from many in Commonwealth affairs.
In Washington Star dialogue, a curious caller asks Charley about Gomez and his role this season. The exchange touches on Gomez’s field presence, courage, and generalship, with teachership of intuition and game sense discussed by the interviewee.
This fragment warns against setting unattainable ideals in life. It discourages seeking uniform opinions and flawless understanding, urging tolerance for others’ infirmities and focusing on achievable remedies within our power.
An advertisement from Washington Chemical Co offers cures for nervous troubles using animal extracts with free booklets and instructions. The blurb notes available remedies and emphasizes the claim of relief.
Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre Mountain Park Atlantic City New York Philadelphia and more trains listed with departure times and services. Through tickets available at the station ticket agent. H. P. Baldwin general passenger agent J. H. Olhausen general superintendent.
Train timetable listing departures from Scranton and connections to New York Easton Philadelphia Buffalo and Chicago routes with multiple departures for express local and intermediate stations including Williamsport Wilkes Barre Kingston Nanticoke and Elmira. It notes contact with the district passenger agent for time tables and tickets.
The fragmentary notice lists trains from Scranton on a Monday in May 1607 toward New York and intermediate points, with departures at 6 0 a m and 8 4 3 a m, referencing Hawley Lake Erie and local points and Ariel pointe in ones.
Anthracite coal powered trains run from Scranton to Philadelphia New York and beyond on routes via DL&W and Lehigh Valley. Expresss include the Black Diamond Express with limited stops to Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago and other western points. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars available between Wilkes Barre Philadelphia Buffalo and Bridge. Officials listed include Wilbur Lee Nomnpmacher and South Bethlehem agents.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference trains and connections involving Scranton and unclear entities. The text mentions a June 27 effect and connections with other locations, but specifics are unreadable, leaving the exact schedule and parties uncertain.
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