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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
7
The Carbondale correspondences of The Tribune are now handled by Mr. C. Fr. Munn on Salem Avenue and Church Street. Address news items to him and direct complaints about delivery to W. J. Roberts, news agent.
In a call to progressive residents, council members seek approval for three major improvements on South Main Street and Eighth Avenue, North Church Street and Sixth Avenue, and Park Place. The plan spreads costs over ten years, with the Traction Company asked to pay its share, while critics fear added debt.
Landlord Williams reports a night theft at Motel American in which six dozen tea spoons three dozen knives and forks and three dozen table forks were stolen from unused tables. Entry came via an open kitchen window with disturbed items indicating familiarity, and $100 to replace the silverware is estimated. Police are investigating with no suspects yet.
Superintendent Flynn of the Traction company directed an immense crowd to Anthracite Park and back without delays. He and a carriage team worked through the city all day and into the night to manage the movements, aiding a passenger injured when a car struck on High Street near Pant.
Harry Perry eighteen years old was struck on the Ontario road yesterday morning when a vehicle collided with his bicycle. He sustained serious head and shoulder injuries and was taken to a local hospital in uncertain condition. A second man, Hoan of Forty Second Street, suffered severe scalp wounds and jaw injuries from a fall after an accident at Wideon Creek. He remains hospitalized for several days.
Two wedding events encountered interruptions and awkward moments around the Ulmer Church ceremony and a late afternoon vow scene. A clergyman presided as the couple and guests gathered, with a strained toast and awkward musical interludes reported in partial, garbled details.
An event faced delays due to miscommunications about timing. Officials extended apologies for the confusion and planned to proceed with the ceremony once clarity arrived.
John P. Collins of this city will marshal the second division of the ALCHL parade in Beratton during Tack days. The parade starts at 2 o'clock. Third division will include Nos 1 6 15 4 Carbondale No 1 Jere myn No 2 Archbald. Clarenee F. Chatfheld of Owemo N J guests C F Rose of Spring street Cardy. Miss 4 Kearney of Pockville to John Bheevere of this city. Miss Kewries popular in Carbondale social circles with many local friends. She has worked as a typewriter for the Traction company. Mr Shewvere's circle of friends will be glad to hear. An amount five was saved from the Miret ward taxi election at 540 vehikh. The Columpges Mate search for the supplied diagram failed. Wil there be a fire alarm again. Wilter Meagley resigned from Franklin breaker and returned to Binghonton. The vole clu will run to Jornmgyn Lonweht. Wheel men invited Alderman W Ro and Huh Tuker. Pothick the parochieed DeVere Furniture on Bixth venice. He was once a member of Chibundile Lumber.
The Wandling school building project aims to be completed by September 1 at an estimated cost of about $5 000. A Sunday school institute for Susquehanna county's Second district will be held at the Calendile Tedwax Presbyterian church with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions led by local clergy and educators.
Local society items list community events including a strawberry ice cream social at Lally foundry for St Georgns Episcopal mission, Sunday exercises at Sueyuchamns street Papilat church, and a Ladies Aid gathering at John Taylor residence. Various visits and church services noted along with school meeting, travel to Poultney and Hawley residents.
On Sunday morning a solemn service was held at the church in Wyedneaeday with high names celebrated. PF Quine of Pittston served as celebrant alongside Rev P F Voter of Sant Serantan in attendance.
The school board meets to reorganize as the annual High School commencement nears. Graduates include Julia Deweher, Della Dewmeher, Brideet Woftus, Gisele Stim, Jonnta Murphy, Lillian White, Agnes McDonnell, Mamie Cronin, Joseph Ponte, Patrick McDonnell and Richard Poete. A varied program features recitations, a mandolin duet, and a chorus. The Ancient Order parade plan and charity performances at the Mathew opera house support the library.
Mrs. Thomas Thomas of North Taylor died yesterday after a long illness. She was wife of Thomas A. Thomas and mother of four. Funeral will be Friday at 2:30 PM at Forest Home cemetery. Also notes from borough events, school outing, local visits, and community notices in Taylor.
The wedding of Mika Anna Derble daughter of Postmaster Deeble to Jo seph McPherson freight agent at the Delaware and Hudson station at Pittton took place at 8 o clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev T K Wilkon with Miss Mabel Penman as bridesmaid and Thorns Derble as bride’s brother. The bride wore white satin with pearl lace trimmings, and Mica Penman wore pink frock. Guests from out of town included Mr and Mrs Fred Davie and daughter Dorn Albans NL Mr and Mrs Bam Morgane and daughter Annie and many others from Scranton Wilkes Barre Olyphant Tarrah and Pittown. A reception and welding supper followed. The couple left on the midnight train for Philadelphia.
Reviewal examinations are announced by the departments. The Younes Women’s Christian resolution sold crewm in conversation rooms this week. The program for Saturday June 4 includes a baccalaureate sermon at 10:00 am by Chancellor James J. Day, a commencement ceremony on Sunday Sept 17, and a reception by the Chancellor on Monday June 6. Scranton jigs attract 12 students in the Syra course. The Lafayette baseball game for June 1 has been cancelled for unknown reasons.
A new train to Chicago via Lackawanna and Nickel Plate will die out on May 9, leaving Serantinn at 35 pomp daily except Sunday. Arriving at Chicago at 6 pom, through vestibuled day coaches and sleeping cars.
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