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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1899
Page
7
Carbondale officials reveal the sewer and curb ordinance gains. The surface sewers appropriation rises to 7000 dollars and the Dundaff Street project extends to Wayne Street. Third reading passes after late arrivals meet voter procedures.
Two prominent Warbondale figures died late Sunday night from chronic appendicitis and brain fever. John Chilton of Blehth avenue suffered a year long ailment, leaving a widow and four daughters among other relatives. The other, Thomas Curnow, aged 29, arrived with family from Beaver Meadow, Carbon county twelve years ago, and funeral arrangements set for Wednesday afternoon.
Local residents bring activity with purchases and visits. J G Bridgett buys Mrs Kate Butler’s confectionery on Dundaff street. Miss Mame Davies visits relatives in the city while Mrs Harry Hillyer and children visit Port Jervis. Mire Mame Hird of Winsor returns home after visiting Dr H Wheeler. Mise Gira Dew visits her sister Mrs W O Copeland on Cahan street before returning to Neveth. George Bailey of Columbian Heights returns from Cowes Island. Miss McAndrew of New York visits Mise C Moddy. Mise Binn Loftus visits Scranton friends. Miss Irene Bearry visits Mrs J B Shannon at Crystal Lake. Alderman L J Bunell entertains his brother Edward Bunell of Mackaynu. The Coat Brook breaker addition foundation walls nearly complete. carpenters to begin. Carpenter progress near St Meee church spire. lookout urged as it may come down today. N Moon, well known blacksmith of Cannan street, is ill. Prof Peters returns and resumes teaching shorthand and language. Lafayette Beach, thrown from Knights of Pythias float on Fourth of July, noted. Thomas Pettitrew of Telmony Street operated on yesterday for appendicitis.
Frank Mulfy son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Muns of Mayfield won on Hated last November in Company A Third United States infantry was drowned at Mina delto Cota while hitching in a creel The body was recovered and he was buried with military honors The young man was an extra telewopter with the Ongarhy and Wester Lallpord company He was popular and held in esteem Mayfield council held a special meeting to address auditors issues and ex treasurer was asked to appear the ex treasurer had been notified only yesterday
A borough attorney reported the ex-treasurer owed the borough 6774.48 and recommended a spousal meeting to allow him to defend himself. Auditors were tasked to verify the licenses and county treasurer records from 1896 to 1898 and to address the debt. The session grew heated with personal remarks as a special meeting was set for Wednesday evening.
The Scranton Railroad company began work this morning to open a three mile connection from End Ham to Duryea drawing praise from residents. Community groups and local lodges planned events and meetings including a lodge procession to Olympia for a cornerstone ceremony.
A large crowd gathered yesterday afternoon for the funeral of John Grier. The service was led by Rev. S Y Younng with Presbyterian support. Burial is private and planned for today, with the casket draped in patriotic regalia and pallbearers named.
From Demorest's Magazine the article argues mothers' neglect and poor feeding practices influence jaw and teeth deformities. It links thumb sucking finger sucking and bottle habits to rabbit mouth protruding jaws and irregular teeth, plus mouth breathing and adenoid growths affecting hearing and nasal development.
The sale features leather goods, suit cases, and trunks with reduced prices. Items include light colored fibre suit cases, leather-trimmed trunks, and name painted trunks free. Also offered are white pique skirts, tailor made jackets for ladies and misses, children's reilers, and full wool suits at deep sale prices with ranges from three to four dollars.
In Smithville and nearby Cork Lane two youth factions clashed at the Lesmith Valley railroad crossing. The fight used revolvers, clubs, and feet, drawing a crowd of about two hundred. Several participants were injured, with Cork Lane youths not implicated. Funeral notices, local travels, mayoral bond and other town updates follow, including a fatal mine gas explosion and a hotel fire on Scott Road.
Fire at Charlen Allen's hotel in Make ly started by a lamp left burning. The blaze, seen early morning, could not be fought due to hydrant distance. Insured building suffered total destruction as guests from West Scranton nearby were mentioned. Funeral for John Bunnly's son noted in Lackawanna district.
A large Baptist church audience heard Rev. James Putnam 2D. D. preach, with a pledge of 100 dollars for Keystone benevolence. A Porto Rico soldiers reception was well attended. Rev. W. M. Hillier sprained his ankle yet preached at the Methodist church. Local residents and visitors were noted, including Richard P. Henwood's passing and Capwell family travels.
Montrose residents mark social events including George Little and daughter Anna at Asbury Park. Miss Anna Tyrell hosts a party. Horkell Benedict visits Sehonevus and Albany. New Cougtry club officers named led by Helen Stewart with Norman Stewart as secretary. Borough council gains EL oA. Denny as secretary after W. I. Cox’s passing. Lena Tyler visits Sik bake venety. Misses Sickens vacation at BK lake. A Berwick visitor arrives with a charitable adventure. a first ever homeless carriage draws town excitement.
Mr and Mrs Kennedy return to Stroudsburg after attending the funeral of his father P. Posten. Emmet Brown spends yesterday in Scranton. Mr and Mrs Wallace Swartz of Boranton return home after a week with relatives here. Bartholomew of Scranton visits town. Florence Youger of Scranton visits Daleville. Mrs Van Toesel is a guest at Mrs Clements. Maeta Brown returns from Stroudsburg. Mr and Mrs Leroy Biesker and child of Nebraska visit the Biesker parents.
We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Diall's Catarrh Cure. Fr J Cheney Co proprietors Toledo Ohio declare the firm honorable and financially able to meet obligations. Wholesale druggists Walton, Kinnan and Marvin Toledo advertise Hall's Family Pills and a free sample.
Research by Donas Long's Sons All Eneleh Statician finds baldness around 11 percent in liberal professions, 30 percent among physicians, and similar rates in musicians. The cornet and French horn linked to hair loss, with the trombone noted as most depilatory. The article humorously notes "baldness of the fans" in regimental bands and mentions a snake metaphor for fate.
J. 8. Boren of Cadia Kentucky displayed a remarkable horned snake in town. The creature has a long horn near its tail and a sharp end, resembling a snake of the same variety found in Kentucky. The article notes the snake’s anger triggers a pointed horn.
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