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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1899
Page
12
A sensational ad claims health science proves cures for consumption biliousness nervousness and general weakness. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as purely vegetable and capable of bracing the weak, noting a private revenue stamp on the bottle neck as proof.
In Carbondale an alumni meeting endorsed Professor Mackenberry for re election as principal. Frederick F Forbes of the Scranton Republican challenged the resolutions but with only two supporters he was overwhelmed by thirty one opponents. The group praised Mackenberry as upright and capable and the resolutions may serve as a testimonial if the board does not heed the wish.
John Mitchell 48, born in Cornwall England, died at his Belmont Street home late Thursday night after living here fifteen years. He was a Methodist, Shield of Honor and Foresters member. Survived by wife, mother, and two sisters. Funeral Sunday with Rev. A F Chaf Pee officiating at Bestion.
The council met in a special session last night and passed the ordinance providing for an wholesale electric eye alarm on final reading. The measure now goes to the mayor for signature. The fire department assures readiness for the near future.
Mise Isabelle Watt hosted a straw ride to Walmart last evening honoring guest Mise Mareretta Kinne a classimate at Rye New York The party included Ethel Aitken Josephine Durr Bessie Toots Grace Munn Sarah Mure and others A supper and honey followed at Chiver's The conveyance was a luther wagon decorated with hay and sleigh bells Many locals and visitors from Scranton Windsor Corning and Wilkes-Barre attended plus family members and friends
Maryfield resident Mike Lotte Lewis celebrated her tenth birthday with Tru T oelock friends including recitations songs and cake. Special Methodist Episcopal church services tomorrow feature Dr. L L Sprague Wy oming seminary president preaching at 10 30 a m and Epworth league led evening service with discussion Honoring the Sabla. Funeral for Wale Creenslade of the BD AH colliery to be held tomorrow at 2 o clock at M L church. Notables Jessie I Stearns Peckville guest in Mayfield. Various local residents mentioned in routine visits and business discussions.
A traveler recalls a ride through Wilkes Barre and Nanticoke on Thursday. The Citizens' band plans an open air concert at Peckville lawn social this evening.
Local church outing at Atherton's Grove drew large crowds with teams led by Mrs. John R. Neeley in a long baseball tilt. The day featured bands, sermons, and community notices including upcoming services and visits by residents from Kingston and Wilkes-Barre.
An old ad-style claim touts Hood's Pills as a non gripe tonic for the blood and bodily weakness. It contrasts peer remedies and references Hooi's Rareparitin as a standard purifier for the system.
The filing period closed Saturday July 18 with additions of Horace Roselle for County Auditor and F J Kintner for the same race. Walla and Mehoopany residents plus Frank Jewell of Scranton and his wife were seen in town. School census shows total county children ages 6 to 21.
An advertisement argues catarrh affects all mucous membranes from head to organs, claiming many diseases are catarrh colored. It promotes Peruna as a universal cure for catarrh including cholera morbus and dysentery, with a 40 year physician endorsement and an offer for a free copy of "Fummer Catarrh."
Miss Edith Nichola Was wed Mr. George Daily in a Thursday evening ceremony at Drvide’s home on Dunmore street. Rev. Moses Harvey officiated as attendees and wedding party wore blue and white attire. A reception followed with many gifts listed from relatives and neighbors.
In a past trial at Ontario mines a ten hour run yielded 125 cars of wool through the breaker, breaking records though 60 boxes of cig ure passed. A recent test produced 760 cars in ten hours, a gain of 35 cars, with Mr. William Allen credited for the increased output.
A pleasant evening at Justice William J. Williams home in Priceburg featured a large serenade followed by a well received program of marches waltzes and overtures. Guests included Mr and Mrs W J Wilkins Mr and Mrs George Cooper Mr and Mrs J Watkins and many others from the town. Refreshments were plentiful and attendees enjoyed singing and playing together in the spacious room.
Community notes from Moosic describe a Methodist Episcopal Sunday school outing in Powder company grove and a Camp Berlew gathering near White's Ferry. Mentions Miss Lille Knapp returning home from Wilkes-Barre amid nervous prostration and Rev. Demetrius Vishauff delivering an address at the church.
James T. Davis selling his Van Ness block hardware business to Joseph Rogers, a longtime employee and first class plumber. The article notes guests at Mrs. Hattle Bache’s cottage in the mountains, funeral attendance in Wilkes-Barre, a bakery fire in Hoboken, and social visits in progress. It also details a riot at the Sawyer house during a burlesque show in Great Bend, with later arrests anticipated. A Providence hotel clerk praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy after years of illness, now offering relief.
New York residents Miss Edyth Chaplin and Miss Gifford visit Perry Smith and Della Carey visits. several visitors from Binghamton Susquehanna and Seward noted. Rev Broderick from Susquehanna and Mrs Phillips with son Donald travel to Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. John Dow of Augosth Ga calls on W H Dennis.
Miss Ina DePew and Miss Blanche Allen visit friends in Stroudsburg. Wella Benjamin of Providence stays with Mr and Mrs Daniel Byana. Loveland confined at home with the quinky. M. Witts heads to Newark Nd. Mrs Charles Van Gorden of Peckville visits her mother in law Mrs Morris Van Gorden. Walter Runyon of Long Island City returns home after a town visit. Rev Blanney Hartree to preach Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr and Mrs Frey of Wilkes-Barre guests of Mr and Mrs J B Yeager.
One hundred dollars reward offered for catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Advertisement lists Chandy & Co Toledo Ohio as proprietors. Endorsed by W E Caldwell and retail druggists. Mentions internal use and blood mucous connection. Free tolls for Hall's family pills also advertised.
Mrs. Koons is slowly improving after a recent nose surgery. A well has been drilled at the school, ensuring pure drinking water for this term. School begins August 8, 1880. Several residents, including Mr Whear Bhick and Mr Tennant, report property wells and a lost horse incident. Visits and travels involve Harold Parker, Mrs Wall of Providence, and a Scranton sojourn, with Ruth Jennings returning from Hoboken after a prolonged visit.
The Werner company of Akron Ohio reports the New Americanized Encyclopedia Britannica revised edition printing 47000 sets of fifteen volumes. Each set totals six books per volume with about 1000 pages per book, showcasing the vast production scale.
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