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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
7
Carbondale dispatch states the avenue column is now in the care of Mr. C R Munn at Balem avenue and center street. Readers with items or deliveries should contact Roberta Reynolds, news agent, for distribution.
Alumni park hosted a cycling program with a half mile two out of three gold watch race. Wickwire suffered a fall, Lee recovered to win the final heats while Carroll placed second pending judge ruling. Rutherford beat Mitchell in the boys race. Carbondale edged Jessup 1–0 late in a baseball contest.
The Cinderella owned by Gene Morse joins the lake fleet as the first self powered boat on the lake launched Saturday. The Bessie owned by Yeager of Wilkes-Barre followed on Sunday. Local social scene grows with visitors and cottage life as Captain Pellows hosts a lively group and new arrivals fill Willard Megargee’s Winola hotel.
The resort at Winola features daily bathers as the Bubble party mood grows. Dr. F C Hall and family occupy the Imperial cottage while residents from West Scranton visit and enjoy fine weather with brief evening showers. The sailboat Wizard was moved to Harvey's Lake after sale.
The new Delaware and Wadeon breaker No 2 begins operation across the river from the former fire-destroyed site. Capable of marketing at least 2000 tons of coal daily, the mine near Dunmore street sends coal via samfall locomotive and conveyor to the breaker. John English supervised construction, John T Mooney is superintendent, and the first train arrival was led by William H. Kennedy with Charles Griffin as engineer and William Clark as fireman.
A plan to repair the Wildcat road from Jermyn to Montdale is urged to boost farming trade for Jermyn Archbald and nearby towns. Borough authorities are asked to prioritize the project at the next meeting to enable farmers to market produce locally. Miscellaneous notes mention visitors and residents changing homes.
A booming week at the Great Clearing Sale invites shoppers to a crowded event with huge values. The text promises the sale will end soon and hints this is the most successful sale of the century.
Local clearing sale advertises 6c to 7c prints and muslins, unbleached flannels, and baby dresses alongside house furnishings. Prices drop on pails, kettles, dust pans, toilet paper, window screens, and six piece toilet sets. White goods include India linen and cambric at marked cuts. main aisle highlights sleeveless vests and special prices.
Edward Scrantes born in Spain and naturalized in the United States condemns the war, accuses Spain of fostering Cuba’s rebellions from abroad, and argues that Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines will be annexed by the U.S. He predicts Spain will become a republic under Castelar and calls for peaceful resolves while criticizing Don Carlos and high officials.
Revered C A Benjamin greeted Honesdale friends on Monday. County Superintendent D L Hower visits Salladaburg. Emma Clark returns to Clark's Green after visit. Local factories and shops line the armory area, with Krants Smith glass to follow. An upper Third Street picnic and plans for public sewerage are noted, plus the Wayne county Odd Fellows annual picnic on August 3 at Lake Ariel.
The Priceburg Primitive Methodist church plans a grove picnic near the Delaware and Hudson depot on Saturday July 2 with a sacred songs program. Singers from out of town may attend and the Citizens band directed by William Roberts will perform. The grove will be lamp lit with lamps loaned by the Eagle Hose company. Refreshments will be sold on the grounds. No work at Johnson's mines today.
Miss Edith Smith gave a dance on Tuesday evening at her home in Glen burn. Attending were Miss Mary Linen and her house party plus Misses Alice Churchill Caroline Bennett Katherine Scranton Caroline MckKnight Marie Jadwin Charlotte Jadwin and others including Frank Linen Everett Crawford Harold Watres Frank Janeway Halstead Little Thomas Smith and Mr and Mrs Hovey Storrs.
The piece promotes Salt Lake City as a unique high altitude salt water bathing destination with a seaside vibe. It highlights the Great Salt Lake experiences, local springs, parks and canyons, Mormon landmarks, and the city as a transport hub for travelers heading to the Pacific Coast.
Arch ie Tinklepaugh accepts a position at Harding Pa Mrs D Reed visits son in Dunmore L B Arowhead staying in Philadelphia John Faraday Jr visits friends at Harvey s Lake Ladies Home Missionary society meets at Mia J A Breymier s home Ice cream festival planned at new Methodist Episcopal church Consolidated excursion of Methodist and Presbyterian churches to Harvey s Lake set for Tuesday July 26 Adults sixty cents children eighty six cents admission already announced
A brief note touts new designs and unique color effects with special values for shoppers. The message emphasizes affordable pricing and distinctive style as attention grabbers.
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