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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1899
Page
7
In Carbondale on Saturday morning Rev Bishop Homa praised young women who took holy vows at BLTove convent. Sisters Mary Arealina DeChan ia Marceella Hyacinth Antoinette Clara Agatha and others pledged lifelong religious life. numerous clerics and visiting towns attended the ceremony. a list of lay and clergy participants followed.
Charles Warner of Warymuart formerly of Lincoln avenue underwent a complex operation at Dr. Reed Burns's Scranton hospital for a cancerous growth on the face. Three square inches of diseased tissue were removed from the right lower jaw, bone was shaved, and the facial tissue rearranged to restore lip size. The surgeon corrected the mouth alignment, easing the scar and lip extension. Despite advanced age, the patient is reported to be recovering and expected to leave hospital in about three weeks.
Professor H J Hockenberry returned from Pittsburg. Mrs J P A Tingley of River street visiting her mother in Foster Pa. H H Major residence on Thorn street painted. Howard Potter moved from Summit Avenue to Binghamton for a new position. Frank Coates of Philadelphia joined his family and visits at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Vannan er Vermont street. Miss Maud Harnden spent Sunday at Dew Milford with Miss Macdoyle. The funeral of Thompson Pettigrew occurred yesterday and interment was at Peckville. Miss Martha Singer and guests Misses Asch and Frankel of New York staying at Crystal Lake. Rev Z D Crumley of Keyport preached at Berean church yesterday.
Under the ruins of the Republican party Saturday was the last day for candidate registration for offices to be voted at the convention on the 1th of August. Nominees will be placed for prothonotary, register and reorder, county commissioners, county judges, and a delegate to the state convention.
Taylor camp No 40 and Third Park camp No 178 held a busy session with officers installed by District President William Nyhart. Visiting members from Philadelphia and Scranton attended, topics included Patriotism and True Society. Community notes mention parish excursion plans to Mountain Park, local trades and teachers, and various visits and gatherings around town.
The Young People’s Christian Endeavor plans a church social at Presbyterian parlors Thursday with ice cream. Edward Ties of Soran Ten spent the Fourth with Theron Grinnell. Nelligé McConnell and Joseph Matthews wed June 21 in a ceremony led by Rev. Charles Smith. Visitors include David Davenport’s trip to Kingston and Ina McConnell’s stay near Neaver Meadow. Theron Shay of Peckville and Mrs. Bruce Povchmanau’s Nicholson visit. Colonel C Pratt attended a dedication.
The obituary reports the death of Mrs H M Townsend last week at her daughter Mrs Edward Ayers' home in the township. She was not related to Dr L Brundage of Franklin and she is survived by two daughters and a son. Funeral services were held at home the following Monday, with interment in Franklin cemetery.
A Jermyn Mayfield notice lists a local Ladies Aid Society program with a quartette, recitations, solos, duets, tableaux and refreshments. Also reported are district officers for Washington county, a fatal injury from a horse incident near Montdale, talk of coal handling at the White Oak breaker, a critical illness of Mrs. Bradford, a Bicyle club social in Enterprise hall, a Mayfield fracas, and a Providence carrier visiting.
The planned Pastime park picnic is postponed to Thursday July 20. Miss Barbara Dunn of Hazleton visits cousin Miss Jennie Newlin. Mrs Michael McGowan of North End suffers a nervous prostration. Misses Kate Dempsey and Mary Quinn go to Asbury Park for the L C B A convention. James Gillesme of West Side is critically ill with asthma. Miss TL Kelly of Scranton visits Miss Gilroy on Lincoln Hill. Ella Barry returns from New York City. Mr and Mrs E T Smith of Hawley visit Mrs Burns on Main Street. William Brown Sr and Jr visit Peckville friends. Silk mill employer Mr Ashley may allow attendance at Avoca Moosic Presbyterian excursion to Lake Ariel July 28 with Moodste band. Mrs Charles Davis of Jermyn visits her mother Mrs Ellis on South Main Street. Mrs Bridget Cawley of Lincoln Hill is critically ill at her daughter Mrs John Tigne’s home. Milk Marie Fitzsimmons yesterday visits Mr and Mrs George Allen of Dunmore. Mr and Mrs KR Bailey return home after a weeks in Bradford County.
Rev. R H Reidy of Wyoming visits friends locally. Miss Kilza Browns hosts in Brooklyn. Mrs. George Fletcher returns from Jermyn. Misses Lydia and Olive Reed visit Salem. John Thornton and family with Mr and Mrs Robert Martin spend a few days at Lake Carey. A group enjoys a day at Campbell's lodge. Union excursion to Harvey's Lake on July 4 invites participants for a 4 prescant time.
Sawkie tribe 107 1 OA M will hold their regular meeting tomorrow evening Justice of the Peace William J Williats formerly of Malin Street just assessed the property known as Hotel Hask Cottage located near.
Special offer highlighted for Mon through Wednesday bonus savings on Mar Seilles bedspreads. Extra price noted at 2.50 per item with potential ceroneces ciece context. Limited time listing appears in local catalog.
Jonas Loney’s Sons the Throop Novelty foundry plans residence in Barron building at Albert and Jackson. The Sunsets face Priceburg in a 2 to 1 game on the grounds of the latter. The Ladies of the Golden Eagle Temple Florence Nightingale prepare a meeting at Odd Fellows' hall. From Baltimore Sun notes New Zealand railways operated by government appear primitive with trains running limited to day and poor freight handling.
Mr Rey Wademan of Wilkes-Barre visited his parents on Hickory street. Mrs F L Taylor visits relatives in Scott. Coal prices rose Friday with lump coal at 1 75 and mixed at 4 40. chestnut coal held steady. Frank Greiner dies at hillside home aged 52. funeral Tuesday at 2 30 at his brother E F Greiner’s Majin street home, interment Prospect cemetery. RR Maloney of Providence visited Grassy Island and Mrs J B Grover returned from Berwick. Mr and Mrs M H Sitgraves return from Henosdale relatives.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh case cured by Shill's Catarrh Cure of F J Cheney Co Toledo. It includes testimonials of trust, lists wholesalers WHET TRUAN WALDING KINNAN MARVIN of Toledo and notes internal action and price per bottle. It promotes Hall's family pills as best.
In Wayne county a loud voiced speaker extols John as a self-made figure. The remark recalls his arrival twenty years ago with scant resources and notes his recent failure to secure a large loan, highlighting the volatility and opportunism of the era.
An author recalls numerous encounters with rattlesnakes in the Sierra Mountains while foraging. He describes near-misses with a gilded arch snake guarding food, the snake’s guardful stance, and an awkward encounter as he sought to avoid harm and continue his trek.
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