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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1899
Page
7
The Consolidated Water Supply company defends a significant rate advance amid public agitation. The firm cites 25 percent gains as a basis, though expanded ratings suggest higher effective charges. Hendrick Manufacturing plans artesian well work in two bore holes, with results likely affecting local water supply plans and consumer impact.
The vestrymen complete a long investigation and decide the new Trinity church will be built with Cleveland blue Amberat stone and Pottsville red sandstone trim. The durable stones are used in many large U S buildings and the church's ornate design should make it a standout in the valley. Contractor Robinson expects to begin foundation work today.
A pot of meat boiled over at a Belmont Street house triggered a fire alarm yesterday afternoon. The Sixth Ward fire station sent two companies to the scene. Earlier Tuesday night just before midnight another alarm from Sixth Ward reported a fire at Simpson Street where Russell Carpenter’s candy store burned.
FE W Reynolds and family will upend the fleet two weeks of August at Bainey cottage Elk lake. Alfred Bentley has gone to Los Cerrillos New Mexico. Mrs T G Lainie guests Misa Teresa Lenihan of Wilkes Barre and Miss Catherine McHitt of Harrisburg have returned home. Mrs K Dolan and daughter Bertha of Dover are guests of friends in this city. John Corey has returned to Schenectady NY. Frank Schoonover is visiting Hawley friends. Miss Elizabeth Merrick has returned to New York City after visiting her uncle J J Merrick of Carte Avenue. W J Moullen of Scranton in the city yesterday. A number from this city attended a concert at Dundaff under Mrs Lucy Hadeork for Rev W J Woerhle of that place. Mrs EK Lathrop entertaining sister Mrs H Jones at Wilkes Barre. James Morrizon visiting his father in the city. Mrs EF OM Spencer of Ipsilanti Michigan visiting her son C Spencer of this city. Blair Kennedy will proceed with the South Main Street paving after counsel advised.
Mr 7 G Pell general foreman at Delaware and Hudson Grasey Island breaker transferred to Eddy Creek colliery. R B Cal lender resigns. Palmer Hollister new foreman at Girassy Island. Rev S C Simpkins leaves for two week vacation in Winchester Va. Mrs Hugh Stride and daughter visit from Mahanoy City. Mrs Holmes of Providence visiting sister Aneurin Wilgrame. Miss Shafter of Wilkes-Barre visiting uncle Anecurin Williams. Miss Margaret Jones and Master Lee Flos visiting Whikes. Misses Genevieve Juane Delia Bulgar Bessie Dulgar of Taylor visiting Mrs Beglin Warren St. Miss Margaret Beglin returns from Harvey's Lake trip. Miss Carrie Walton of East Side ill.
The remains were moved from her Delawire street residence to St Patrick's Church for a high requiem mass at 10 o clock yesterday. Rev P L J Murphy officiated and preached the funeral sermon to a large gathering. Interment followed at St Patrick's Cemetery. Miss Ollie Murphy has returned after.
Extended visit by James Rooney of Pittston noted. Miss Bridget Grady and Arthur Hall wed at parochial residence with Rev. Murphy officiating. Newlywed couple to reside in Priceburg. Local social updates include visits, new positions at Olyphant Shoe, and relatives visiting Blakely, Spring Brook, and Avoca.
Obituary notes for Mrs. Gerrity of Bellevue aged 30 with seven children, funeral set for Friday. Excursion by Minooka lodge No 347 to Mountain Park on Aug 18 features tug of war and races with Taylor Silver Cornet Band. Local injuries, visits, and church notices. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement ends the column.
The vacant Little Block space formerly Lewise and Woose Insurance agency is rented by the Electric Light Company. Miss Eleanor Little named local manager. An application will be made to the governor for a charter. The company to be known as Tunkhannock Electric Company. Superintendent:
Nicholson of the Carbondale plant now heads the local plant and will finish placing meters on all lines this week amid consumer dissatisfaction. A marriage license was served on Dinner V Awingle of Forks town and Ettle B Spencer of Hollenback. The case Brungess versus Montross was heard yesterday afternoon before the arbitrator.
A search party near Bear Lake sought missing Mrs. John Glenellya after a wagon party of women and youths stayed overnight awaiting a berry haul. The rescue continues with updates expected as dawn breaks. Also covered are a fatal Lehigh Valley crash inquiry, council meetings, visiting New York youths, a wedding at St John's church, and local society gossip.
Travel by Lackawanna and Nickel Plate routes offers Standard Pullman and Wagner Buffet Cars with vestibuled day coaches heated by gas and steam daily. Service covers New York Scranton Binghamton and Emira to Cleveland Fort Wayne Chicago and the West with through meals, colored porters in charge, and prices not lower than competing lines. For details contact ticket agents of D L and W R R or Nickel Plate Food Buffalo.
Harriet Daryl Cox portrays the conventional Miss Covington as she slips into a forbidden world with Burkey, discussing slumming, real affection, and the pull between propriety and desire. Their late stroll among shadows reveals a candid, evolving bond and the pressure of social norms.
In a public garden scene a young Barker and a stately aunt discuss the privacy of passers by. The elder misses blushes as they note seemingly respectable men in the garden while sharing quiet commentary about propriety and observation.
Charles Smith of Mayfield arrives home after two years in Alaska. He confirms survivors of a Klondike disaster and reports on Vetter’s fate, claims a successful claim at Bonanga, and brings gold dust and novelty keepsakes. He plans another trip and notes community celebrations and local visits.
Cassten’s Magazine recounts the February 10, 1516 rail unloading accident at Braamfontein near Johannesberg South Africa. Fifty five tons of blasting gelatin exploded in a head on collision creating a 300 by 65 by 30 foot crater and displacing vast amounts of soil.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and nasal mucous surfaces. It promises recovery if treated with Hall's Catarrh Cure and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured, urging readers to request free circulation through FJ Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
A crowded retail page lists discounted apparel and fabric items including Women's Fine Crash Skirts at 29¢ per quire, Doily sets, Japanese Fans, Muslin Gowns, White Bed Spreads, Silk Crepon, and Valenciennes Laces with prices ranging from fractions of a dollar to about $1.25. The ad promotes extensive stock from Marcus Ward & Co and similar vendors with emphasis on low sale prices and assorted colors and patterns.
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