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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1895
Page
8
Carbondale progresses with large real estate activity and a planned Delaware and Hudson depot. Brick work is underway with a baggage room relocation and a firm finish. A local game highlights a 5 to 4 win for Carbondale over Pottsville with strong pitching and fielding from Westlake and Anderson.
Campers Ferres Vaudeville Company and Witt plan ten days at Crystal Lake with a new vaudeville show for August 1 in Dun daft. The group includes Rev E J Balsley Larry Rowlson Isaac Brown from Scranton and Honesvale residents Hugh Pitzpatrick Andy O Connell and others. Staff: Andy O Connell manager B L Singer musical director Dan Scurry properties Thomas Coleman advances.
Albert McMynnne of Pike Street suffered a severe finger injury Saturday while working at the foot of a plane. A rope looped and tightened between links, nearly severing one finger and bruising the hand. doctors fear possible amputation.
The local Safety Investment and Loan association elected officers at its Friday meeting held at F C Robinson’s office on Robinson avenue. Officers include President T. C. Robinson Vice President J W Kilpatrick Secretary J O Hearn Treasurer M D Lathrope and H O Watrouz. Directors named are M D Lathrope H E Mor F Qurphy J J Collins E N Burke J J Cougham J F Reyn esq John Tonkin William Kinback John Mobinson F W Mills John Nolan. Sixteen shares were sold at 100 dollars each.
Carbondale poor board held its regular meeting with all members present. Bills paid included A F Cooke 8 Weston Mill 323.45 William Hughes 27 J Boland 5 H S Botton 30.80 Cassie McHale 36 William McMonough 12 J J Boland 8 and outdoor relief 460.50. Several applicants sought relief. Mary Hillman was found to reside in Carbondale township and advised to apply to the township board.
Dark weather threatened Saturdays game as clouds rolled in but rain stopped and the Home Club Parents beat Pottsville 5 to 4. Players and fans endured the downpour with grim resolve, and the team delivered a victory that lifted moods despite the weather.
A long list outlines excursions to Farview with dates and sponsoring groups from July through September. Entries include Union Sunday school Carbondale, Independent Order of Red Men Union, Ontario and Western points, Christian church Providence, American Protestant Association Scranton, St Patrick’s, and others. Local residents and events note church groups, bands, and societies.
The article notes the municipal park’s appeal with crowds nightly and urges lighting for the dark north side to boost attendance. It praises Carbondale’s water supply from a completed reservoir and the fire guard force, while calling for the community to support the local baseball team and attend games. It also lists residents visiting or traveling and upcoming weekend campers at Crystal Lake.
A. A. Davis begins installation of a deep well pumping engine over the 260 foot artesian well owned by Messia. C. P. Matthews.
Sheriff Knapp returned from Philadelphia after serving papers in the American Fire Insurance and Fire Association cases against Charles Sickler. Auburn church marked Rev. Father Lafferty’s twenty-first ordination anniversary. Niagara excursion drew about thirty riders from the area. Postmaster Robert Atkinson was appointed at Vose. Various local societies, shortages, and civic notes populate the county sheet. The report covers glass works, fishing cautions, hospital treatments, and community events including picnics and funerals.
A loud crowd packed the stands as Tritona defeated its opponent 7 to 2 in the return game. Spectators rallied behind the players, the excitement evident in the boisterous atmosphere.
Birth announced for Miss Dora Card of Vestal born to Mr and Mrs H W B Cole on July 20. Numerous visitors and guests pass through Scranton and nearby towns including Sayre Irving Nash Starrucca Bradford County Carbondale Hyde Park Factoryville and West Pittston. Several families host relatives and friends at Waverly House Relph homestead Maple Cottage and the Little Delmonico while local bakeries offer fresh bread.
A young people’s social was held at Maennerchor hall on Haymarket street last Friday evening with dancing and a delightful time for all attendees. Numerous locals and visitors were listed as present or noted in town during the week in Scranton Honesdale Carbondale and Port Jervis.
The Wayne Rod and Reel club clubhouse sale at Upper Woods pond Wayne county has been postponed to some time this week. Various local residents report vacations visits and camp activity including Rev John N Lewis and former clergymen filling pulpit in August.
News of industry shows North Cornwall furnace about to blow in after idle years with 40000 tons annual capacity for Bessemer pig iron. Star Tinplate plant in Pittsburgh nearing operation by late August. Scottdale Iron and Steel resumes most mills while Nos 3 and 4 rebuilt. Lehigh Steel and Iron to start No 2 furnace in Allentown for high grade foundry iron. No. 2 stack annual capacity ~20000 tons. Allen town No. 1 or No. 2 stack blow in after long idle period. Phoenix Iron plans to blow in furnaces, capacity ~45000 tons. Swedeland furnaces 1 and 2 in blast, 1600 tons per week. Unadilla Valley railroad opened linking DL&W and NYO&W lines. Central Vermont and Grand Trunk denied deal. Pittsburg tinplate plant discussions with ex Governor Beaver process. Buckwheat coal plant expansion at Franklin Coal. quadruplex shaking screen under construction. Lykens Valley coal shipments debate at Reading. adjust tonnage allotments sought.
Articles claim Dr P F H Smith and staff cure catarrh with magnetic treatment and a catarrh solution. Symptoms listed include offensive breath, nasal fullness, hawking and spitting, throat and ear inflammation, and tinnitus like hissing and bells. Consultation at 15 Linden Street, opposite the courthouse, is free daily except Sunday with hours 5 am to 9 pm.
The funeral for the Inte Mrs Charles Georden was largely attended on Friday afternoon. She was about 60 years old and lived most of her life in the area, where she was well known and respected. Interment followed in Priceburg cemetery. Fred Klefer returned home after two weeks with friends in Binghamton. William Smith of Upper Main Street came home Friday after a few days with friends in Brooklyn New York. The Pious People. The Yankees for their crusty ways. Are famous for and why Bevanee for all their living days They eat so darned much pie New York Revord.
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