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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
10
Carbondale readers are advised to direct regular delivery complaints to Hoberta and Reynolds News Weekly. The note assigns Mr C R Munn of Saleby Avenue and Charen Street as the point of contact for the paper’s distribution, aiming to streamline service and address subscriber concerns.
Funeral services for John White were held from his UpperCa naan Street home at 9 40 am with a solemn high mass at St Moses Church. Father Griffin delivered the sermon from Luke sixteen. Interment followed at St Rose Cemetery. Pallbearers included Frank Collins James Collins Edward Ledon John White Thomas Cotellin and John White. Out of town attendees included Mrs Roche John Flanigan Miss Magele Flanigan and Justin Walsh from Scranton Honesdale and nearby communities.
An open air concert is planned for this evening featuring the Mozart band from the Hotel Anthracite area. The program lists Marche and overtures by Marcel Laurendan Overton and others, promising a varied fare including Liberty and My Old Kentucky Home amid a festive crowd atmosphere.
A wedding took place Wednesday evening at 44 Belmont Street the home of Mr and Mrs 8 Pl Wittens. The ceremony united Miss Neilimn with Masfield in the presence of about one hundred guests. The reception followed with formalities conducted by Lehigh University staff. The couple plans to travel to Salt Lake for their honeymoon.
The report lists guests and events including weddings at Primitive Methodist church. Miss Kathryne McDonald attends Cecilia's academy function. Mrs. Perrett and Mrs Howell visit from South Eaton, with several families hosting and gifting. Bernard’s infant son’s christening horse and other social scenes are noted along with a marriage ceremony in Avorn and various local visits and engagements.
John Deran attended the Gilmartin Gidlden nuptials held at Dunmere on Wednesday, joining family and friends for the wedding celebration.
Residents return from Wyoming seminary and Kingston commencement events. Invitations extended for Hush Brook lodge anniversary celebration on July 12. Funeral services for Thomas Hille set at Richard Stevenson residence. Veterans’ group to attend. Edgerton Coal pay issue, and business sale of Jermyn tee company to Athanes O Neill for 372. Charities and children’s entertainment held by Ladies Aid at St Daniel Episcopal. Richard Friend and Nelle Wilcox wed at Mayfield home.
A bustling Wednesday evening festival at the Welsh Congregational church featured Rev. J Mb Lloyd presiding, Prof. AWWatking and family performing, with prizes awarded for vocal solos and a ring tone recital. The event included multiple contestants, a Watkins spelling segment, and a notable display of community talent.
The couple wed last evening in the Presbyterian church amid a large invited party. Rev. Carrington officiated and music by Professor Firth accompanied the ceremony. The bride wore white with lace and carried bridal flowers. she was attended by Miss Ketell Allen as maid of honor and a procession led to the reception at the bride’s mother’s home with palms and ferns decorating.
Out of town guests from Cure Bondale and nearby towns attended the Forest Chis society wedding of Miss Laura Courtright and Mr. James Sneels. The groom formerly worked with Millside Coal and Tron and now serves as superintendent for Forestry Electric Light. The couple hosted a honeymoon near New York and the Hudson Heights before guests departed.
Tonight the public schools present an evening of events for the nubile school Whiter. The program includes Nursery maids and a fairy carnival in two acts, with a long cast list and diploma presentation. An morning wedding at St Patrick's church in Lockhirk joins Miss Bridge of Peckville to Oben Steevers of Corowondale, New Jersey, followed by a wedding tour.
Delegates attend Universalist convention in Nicholson and visit relatives. Notables include C and Russell Mix J M Rahm Mira M J Long Rev RK Polk Miss Cartle Long H K Taylor. A Columbus visitor aids family and business interests. Sons of Veterans Watkins Camp reattend Phillipaburs convention. Fourth of July events planned. Towanda seen as uncertain. Commencement of C C? attended. Ex-District Attorney Mullen a candidate for state senator. A drowning at Athens last Thursday. The Wyaluelog Hustler weekly debut gains readers.
Local editors present a historical news line noting four notable exhibits with halftone engravings. WWJ Lloyd of Wyalusing leads as premier halftone engraver in the region. Berita Gayford of Wyaluetne wraps up town visit with her Brothers Gayford. Childrens day offering at the Presbyterian church totaled 52 dollars and 85 cents.
United States government findings on Lake Superior shipping show freight at record levels. Value of commerce last year reached about 44 million dollars with eight ships carrying 1,100 ton loads at seventeen feet draft and twenty eight ships averaging 550 tons. Freight costs fell to about 0.9 cents per ton mile, boosting totals by roughly 26 percent.
An old notice promotes a Scranton physician at the Old Post Office Building offering cures for nervous debility blood diseases and female weakness with a claimed knife free and painless method called Electroalame and OZONITH GAS. The ad lists English and German staff, free consultation, and office hours daily from 9 am to 8 pm with Sunday 10 am to 4 pm.
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