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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1897
Page
7
Advertisement orders and forms for publication left at Shannon & Co. North Main Street Carbondale will receive prompt attention. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lackawanna County.
Edmund Purcell of Upper Powderly road sustained serious injuries when a coal mass fell during loading. His brother freed him, and Purcell suffered a bruised shoulder and back and a deep scalp wound. Dr. A F Gillie attended and described injuries as not dangerous.
Miss Rosina Davis renowned evangelist to occupy the pulpit at the Baptist church next Sunday. She then starts a series of meetings Monday at the Welsh church and continues through the week. This is her second American visit after a successful stint in the old country and a noted speaker at the World’s Fair in Chicago.
Thomas Atkinson, a country farmer, was thrown from his wagon while driving into Weston Mill to fetch feed. One horse bolted and knocked him from his seat. he suffered a scalp wound and was taken for medical care with Dr. Batley summoned.
Due to excessive river water from recent rains, sewer extension work is suspended. The ground remains saturated and progress will be postponed for a considerable time as water levels slowly recede.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Millen of New York return from guest visit with Mrs H H Daly. Florence Murray entertains EFoile Murray of Brooklyn. Eva Brockman leaves Telmont Street for a New York visit with T A Duty. A three year pharmacy course awaits a student in Philadelphia. Superintendent Flynn returns from a western trip. Mrs Flynn and daughter stay longer visiting friends in Winnebago Minnesota. Lena Nyhart of North Scranton hosted by Mrs Harry Winewte. Dora Burke of Oneonta visits Bridget Nervis on Brooklyn Street. Rev and Mrs F Kilpatrick of Oregon visit Mr and Mrs Frank Kilpatrick. Mary Murrin visits friends in Olyphant. Mrs Thomas Fox gravely ill at home on South Church Street. Charles Whitney of Susquehanna visits cousin Fred Ammerman. Mrs Andrew Wylie entertains sister in law Mrs Mary Dick of Brooklyn NY. Mary Tiche of Pittston visits relatives in city. Lizzie Moyles of the New York store vacationing in Elmira. Lillian Slinson of Port Jervis visits Miss Helen Shields. Mrs Edward McFarland and daughter Beasle of Brooklyn visit Miss Florence Murray on Pike Street. Mr and Mrs D W Humphrey return from Atlantic City and New York. Id McTiche and Joseph Moelvin lease the American House on Franklin Avenue and will operate the Hotel American.
Local interest blooms as residents organize the Jermyn Bicycle Club at Enterprise hall on a Wednesday evening. Officers elected for the coming year include President Dectoy S B Moyer, Vice President Edward Varke, Secretary Joseph Tennis Jr, Treasurer Charles Potter, and Captain George Merrit. By‑laws and constitutions were adopted and the club plans to meet next Wednesday.
Cary entered Wall to appear at court as Solomon became a surety in the sum of 200 dollars, linking to a legal proceeding. The brief item records a bond arrangement and upcoming hearing actions.
Professor John T Watkins returns from London course tomorrow. Martin Lutherlwdge No 23 Legal Knights of America meets Rovse hall this evening. Some residents discuss a gold field party or trip to El Dorado. Several youths plan depart for gold fields this week. Miss Nellie Cardwell visits Wyoming. William Masters and Joseph Davis return from fishing trip. Mrs J T Daniels and daughter Mary visit Booth Gibgon. Emblem Williams Ripple Sons of Temperance urged to attend Divine Worship at Archhall Prima Hive Methodist with Rev Walker. John A Jones travels to New York on business. Jackson Davenport awarded Railroad Street grading contract by borough council. Funeral of Mary Thomas infant today at 2 PM for Mr and Mrs George Thomas.
A reminiscence about James Whitcomb Riley the Hoosier laureate. The writer recalls meeting Riley in Indianapolis and War Saw, noting Riley’s early struggles and a shared passion for poetry. They describe gathering in a dim room, reading each other’s manuscripts aloud, and Riley’s unsigned verse “The Argonaut” learned from a winter chat.
In a cluttered Wright house room the narrator recalls a burned out past and a young talent the speaker nudges toward a future with the FP thrice scored. The cramped space, a faulty stove, and a fragile sofa frame a memory of struggle, discovery, and belief in a gifted stranger.
The piece compares yearly street lighting expenses across U S cities. New York exceeds 1 2 million with gas from seven firms and electricity from ten, while Philadelphia owns its gas plant since 1855. Chicago spends 425000 for lamp posts and Boston about 200000 for gas and 270000 for electric lighting.
The document lists annual expenditures for public illumination by gas and electric lighting in cities such as Cincinnati Boston San Francisco St. Louis Pittsburg Brooklyn Washington St. Paul New Orleans and Buffalo. It notes Denver and Detroit heavily favor electricity and that most cities have adopted some electric lighting.
A thousand acre Menagerie Farm in Merced county California opens to experiment in breeding elephants hippos lions tigers flamingos nilgai kangaroos and other tropical animals for exhibition use. The proprietor believes California climate best matches their needs and will hire natives from their home countries to care for them.
A damaged OCR fragment quotes a tense exchange about a wife’s health improving slowly and mentions someone naming the matter. The source text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
In a garbled quotation from the Yonkers Statesman a speaker urges cutbacks in fees. The phrasing mentions a kitchen lady and a warning against overpayment, reflecting a frugal or economic message tied to seasonal timing.
A satirical quotation from Puck mocks patent medicine ads asking what costly ingredient is in a syrup. The joke plays on sensational claims used by early 20th century advertisers.
Monday June 1997 timetable lists express and accommodation trains from Scranton to New York Philadelphia Washington Utica Binghamton Elmira and more. It notes departure times from 6 a m to 12 p m, connections at Buffalo Northumberland Kingston and Nanticoke, with Pullman cars and station offices for fare and timetable information.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference train departures from Erie toward Wyoming Valley and Hawlay with times around 6.00 a.m. and additional intermediate stops. Details are unclear but indicate planned passenger movements for New York connections and local county lines.
The notice lists Lehigh Valley Railroad steam and express trains from Scranton to Philadelphia and New York with times and connections to Pittston Wilkes Barre White Haven Harrisburg Pottsville Easton Reading and other stations. Pullman parlor sleeping cars are indicated on all runs between Wilkes Barre and major cities. Officials include Rollin H. Williams and Chas. Lee with agent details in South Bethlehem and Scranton.
Local reports from Weehawken center on a court action involving the Yannie case and a public dispute. Officials and residents await a ruling as arguments unfold in the soughing hallway of the municipal building.
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