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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1898
Page
7
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now handled by Mr. C R Munn at Salem Avenue and Thureh Street. All news items and stemma should be addressed to him. Delivery complaints are to be directed to W J Roberts, news agent.
Kenneth Harnden and Mire Edith Ellen Mawson were married at Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church on Saturday morning. Rev. Berlin Alger Sawyer officiated at 9 oclock. The bride wore a blue traveling dress and a prayer book, with bridesmaid Miss Maud Harnden. The ceremony was followed by a reception and plans for an extended wedding trip. The couple will reside in Carbondale where Harnden is employed by Weston Mill Co. The bride is Mary Masini of Cynphant, whose family is well regarded in the borough. A crowd from Carbondale and out of town witnessed the ceremony.
A citywide concern grows over gambling as it spreads beyond resorts and entices youths and even church members. A prominent business scene witnesses a poker game among youths and workers, prompting calls for clerical action to curb the vice and prevent ruin.
A reform proclamation aims to deliver sermons for moral correction, promising broad church influence. While many on a downward path may evade direct reach, the echoed teachings of clergy are expected to exert strong persuasive power.
The common council approved two readings of paying ordinances for Booth Main street Blehth avenue Sixth avenue and Park place and for widening North Church street. The measures aim to satisfy City residents and advance the project amid public sentiment favoring reform.
Yesterday Mrs Cioree Houran of Sinipeen was struck in the face by a thrown rock. She required seven stitches from the left eye to near the ear. Authorities vow to severely deal with the culprit once identified.
The school board will meet. The building committee invites bids for brickwork plumbing and related renovations in the basement of the building. The Ladies Aid and St James Church entertain Thursday and Friday evenings with ticket exchanges at Dr Devie’s store.
In a regular session Friday evening the borough council approved payments to numerous local workers and vendors. An ordinance granting a franchise for all public roads and sewer maintenance was referred to the Street committee, with street grading talks and a Traction company contract to follow. The Plapenee company showcased a new feature as five hundred spectators attended the performance with remarks from Rev. Van Hoven and A J Castom.
From Avien comes a commendation for a young man to represent the Pitteton department of the Scranton Times as he faced a charge last week. Joseph Sanders departs today to attend a question at Newport News Virginia joined by Mr and Mrs John Lalley who returned from a brief visit with Mr and Mrs James Manley. Carrie McKee and niece Tabbie Shiffer return to Plaing after days at Newlin residence Ava Contlave Florida. Friday evening features a restar session with Rev W A Williams presiding at Pinina Primitive Methodist church yesterday. Mr WOT Pollister attends Av0 Publishing editor excursion to Lake Aril on Friday.
Residents from Peasant Mount Forest City Stranton and Jackson area gathered for visits and birthdays. Twenty one carloads of Scranton excursionists traveled to Lanestione Park on Saturday. The school board announced new teachers Minnie Riley to Pearl Gard and John Fobin as janitor with one remaining vacancy to be filled at the next regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Bloomsburg Normal School releases a week long program for June events. Highlights include the reception by Hilary Savleries, grand commencement ceremony by Held sports, prize declarations, class reunions, address by Mrs Alice Mulner former president of Wellesley College and Alice Freeman Palmer former Wellesley president. Exhibits feature work from model school manual training and defense departments.
A New York Tribune report analyzes the Krag Jorgensen rifle trials at Chicopee and Granby Massachusetts, comparing wind drift and accuracy against the Springfield and Lee rifles. Tests with about 2,000 shots show the modified Krag tends to drift left, with its 1000 yard circle of error smaller than the old model, suggesting superior long range accuracy.
The doctor, a graduate of a university, with staff of Fingfish and German physicians, operates at the Old Post Office Building at Spruce Street and Penn Avenue, Scranton, offering treatment for chronic nervous disorders, womb and blood diseases.
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