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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1898
Page
10
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now in the hands of Mr. C R Munn at Galen avenue and Church street for news items. Complaints about regular delivery should be directed to Roberts & Reynolds, news agents.
At the last board meeting resignations were accepted from Martha D. Hards Stella V Hunter Margaret Murphy and Grave Squier. New appointments are Thomas Loftus May Kilpatrick Mary McLean and Lizzie Hart with salaries and locations to be set at the next regular meeting on the first Monday in August.
The local lodge of the Daughters of Naomi celebrated its first anniversary with a lakeside picnic at Crystal Lake. Frank Walsh drove two busloads of members and friends, bringing ice cream freezers and baskets of refreshments for an enjoyable grove gathering. The organization remains flourishing with a promising future.
Maurice Forbes D T Walsh Elmer Brokenshire and William Carden representing the Clerks association plan an excursion to Jefferson Park in Acu et. Branch 77 of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent association will host a basket picnic at Far View on Thursday next inviting all to enjoy a day atop the Moosies. Miss Lulu Phillips visits Jersey City. Mrs D J Robinson guests of Clifford friends. Miss Bessie Teets stays at Crystal Lake. Misses Edith Fowler and Mariel Davin visit C H Wilmarth Aldenville. Mrs William Johnson departs for a short stay at Crystal Lake. High mass of requiem will be celebrated at St Rose Church at 10 this morning for the late Mrs James Burke.
The Olyphant borough council amended the sewer district ordinance reducing the district between Charen and Smith streets and lowering pipe size to ease construction costs by about 1800 dollars. The old ordinance was repealed as the new one passed first and second readings. A separate page ordinance was repealed with changes to be considered later. The secretary was tasked to price 300 feet of hose for Fire Company No. 2.
A damaged notice from Scranton Pennsylvania advertises a pamphlet on happiness and misery using questionable medical claims. It lists an address at 326 Poon Ave and hints at a nonprescription tonic for nervous disorders.
Sey entertained a party of friends at their Dunmore Street home Thursday evening. Games and music were enjoyed until a late hour when refreshments were served. Maud Kelly is on a week long vacation at Lake Poyntelle. Nellie McAndrew is visiting relatives at Pittston. Mrs Frederick Gebhard of Jermyn spent yesterday with Mr and Mrs J H Putten of Delaware Street.
Jermyn and Mayfield residents recount a Thursday Lake Chapman chase by C D Winter and William Beall. Edgeton Coal employees receive pay today. Mire Edith Richards of Ellenville visits sister Mia. Red Men with wives enjoyed Crystal Lake outing. Julia Gill visits Carbondale. J J Roche Clarence Blakester Tris Roberts and Earl Lee attend BP special at J Lee's pavilion, Lake Chapman. May Kilpatrick and Miss Follet of Walden visit Miss Eliza Osborne. Mrs W C Nichelson Fertha Bell and others form party for ten days at Crystal Lake. Mary C Reynolds of South Gibson visits Mrs Jessie Winter. Louise Moon and Hilda Swick travel to Greenfield to spend time with Mr and Mrs Fred Moon.
Community notices list upcoming choir program at Greenwood Presbyterian, church services at Calvary Baptist First Congregational and Presbyterian churches, and Methodist Episcopal services with pastors named. Mrs. George Rogers, aged local woman, died at home of her daughter. funeral details to follow. Other items include visitors, illnesses, wedding attendance, and fair committee updates.
Residents argue about weekend train service by EB and WVR to Lake Ariel as workers envy rest days while families and visitors gather around the lake. Names mentioned include Ed Everts, Harry Connell, James W Kennedy, and George Slack, with notes on cottages, camping, and a planned Arlington social next week.
Frank Basir a Hollister Bowman's clerk was struck at a rail crossing by a southbound freight while attempting to cross after stopping his bicycle. He suffered multiple severe injuries including a broken leg and arm and head trauma. Surgeons offered no hope of recovery as he was taken to hospital after receiving last rites. Others note the gate tender failed to lower gates in time.
Thunderstorm wilded destruction at Mrs. Hattie Capwell’s two barns with grain and fifteen tons of hay lost. Nelson Gilmore’s cow killed in the storm. Byron Travis laid to rest at the Methodist church with interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Christopher Mathewson Jr wins Bucknell Latin prize. Reynolds Shaw case withdrawn before Charles Gardner Esq.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosts a rich programme tonight in the Firemen's Hall with treats of Cate and ice cream and international talent. church services are set for tomorrow with Rev Simpkins leading at the Methodist Episcopal church and Rev Moon at the Presbyterian, with inviting notes to visitors and a three week vacation ahead.
Local residents and visitors are listed as staying with friends and relatives in Jersey Maty Bear Creek Oneonta and Marshwood. An upcoming joint Metho dist and Presbyterian church excursion to Harvey’s Lake with a special Lehigh Valley branch stop is announced for Tuesday morning at 7 20. Hood’s Pills and Mood’s Sarsaparilla advertisements conclude the page.
Congressman Botkin states that Peruna and Manslin relieved his long standing stomach catarrh and constipation after Washington residence aggravated his condition. He praises Peruna as a wonderful remedy for catarrhal affections and expects a permanent cure with continued use.
The national G. A. R. encampment in Cincinnati September 10 features a coupon book giving veterans and their families free admission to city amusements. Events include Camp Sherman dedication, naval veterans’ station on steamboats, and daily entertainments at parks, theaters, and attractions with parades and ball games through Friday.
Three full blooded Indians sit under the deck awning as two rude young couples and two flirtatious girls mock them with condescending remarks. The Indians quietly converse in garbled speech while bystanders joke about violence and government actions. A waiter serves drinks as the group shifts toward the music at the rear.
The parade will be viewed by President McKinley and John P. Gobin as brigadier general. A civic industrial parade over legible streets is set for Thursday at 2 p.m. with many historic allegorical notes. Camp fires, speakers, fireworks, and lavish illuminations mark encampment week at Fort Thomas and Public Landing.
Briquetting coal dust and lignite has become common in Germany France Russia and Belgium. The United States shows little activity with a Rondout New York plant abandoned after fifteen years. A Texas lignite briquette plant by Stein and Boericke opened about a year ago but profitability remains tied to coal prices.
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