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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1898
Page
12
The Carbondale correspondences of The Tribune are now in the hands of Mr COUR Munn of Sidem avenue and Church street for noneten. All complaints about regular delivery should be directed to Roberta Reynolds, local agent.
David G Smith aged about forty two died at his mother's home on South Church Street after five years illness. Born in Carbondale May 1 1854 he spent his life there and was well known prior to illness. Survived by three sisters Mrs Thomas Morgan Mrs Henry Cramer and Mrs Francia Smith all of Carbondale. Funeral scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Tomorrow marks Children’s Day with programs at both churches. Presbyterian events begin at 10 00 am with processional songs and scripture readings. The day includes infant baptisms, responsive readings, offerings, department exercises, object lesson sermons, and evening reports.
Today's events promise excitement at Anthrache Park with thirteen horses entered. Bob Westlake of Scranton handles three entries including Dandy driven by Torre Lee. Mullers and other owners back numerous mounts as Alma's company performs between races.
G W Hughes of the city has received his commission as district deputy grand patriarch of the Grand Encampment of Old Fellows of Pennsylvania. He succeeds P L J Vetter of Scranton, now in the Klondike region. The territory is Lackawanna county with seven encampments. Hughes is a leading, active member of the society in this region. Final examinations began in city schools yesterday. Mrs. Martin Gallagher of Pike street hosts Mesdames Michael Lillig an and Larry Duffy and Charles Leighton of Wilkes-Barre. Mrs J B Fox and children spend two weeks in Binghamton. Mrs F S Dennis, J W Dimock, L A Bissett. O S Burr and F D Lathrop visited Fern Hall yesterday. Mrs Frank Smith and Mrs Duane Humphrey visited Mrs J B Kirby of Pittston yesterday.
Henry Burgess, a 20 year old laborer at the Bady Creek mine of Pela ware and Hudson, died after a rock fall yesterday morning. Joshua Wharton, another miner, was trapped and seriously injured. he is Burgess’s brother in law.
Miss Jeanette Williamson of Pittsburg visits town with friends while Mrs Hull attends Keystone Academy exercises in Factoryville. Children Day programs at Suequohdring Street Baptist church feature recitations songs and sermons with local students and Rev B Airnmend delivering the sermon. Miles Lillie Taylor departs for Mansfield State Normal School to attend commencement. Miss Jennie Patten among graduates.
Large gathering Thursday featured the Mie filsing episodeal with the Taylor silver genesis band. Attorney Konner chaired the exercises and Rev. O L Race offered prayer. Community notices include Odd Fellows meeting on Main Street and receptions for Mr. and Mrs. Judee with speeches, music, and a phonograph program.
Mrs. Robert Whitley and Mrs. William Gilbert visit Wyomalus and Olyphant residents. Leonard Simpkins returns from Wyoming seminary for vacation with Rev and Mrs. Simpkins. Subscriptions for three per cent war bonds offered by Postmaster A A Swingle. Archbald guests at Miss Nora Pickering's. Collier employees to receive pay today. Nellie Glanville returns from Nanticoke. Methodist Episcopal services led by Rev B Simpkins at 11 am and 7:30 pm. Sunday school at 2:30 pm Epworth league at 4:70 pm. Soul of Tarsus cantata by Scranton B. choir at Peckville Baptist Church on Monday evening June 20. Sunday events at Peckville Baptist Church include primary and Sabbath school programs, Children's Day exercises, and an all-ages service at 7 pm.
Report from Camp Chickamauga Park Georgia dated May 24 1908 describes climatic changes and drinking water risks. Letters praise Peruna as a tonic and mucous membrane protection against climatic diseases. The note lists Col Emory Hartman and Dr Z Kiartignan and offers a free book from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company.
Hallstead dispatch reports on local events and personnel. Mathew Murphy visits Frank Swigert at Hallstead, Captain Mewousland from Company G attends regimental matters, and the reorganized school names officers and reappoints Westvoor teachers. Residents entertain New York children, Memorial Day events are recalled, and various locals travel, visit, or fall ill. Professors Greene and Levine noted in school and health updates.
Mrs A P Bedford returns to Scran og and Prof Haydn Evans and family visit, straw berries marked by D L Doty, Willow Twat rodeo attendees include G Couldt F Hanne pon and C Green, L C F society of the Methodist church elects officers Sophia Mersien president, George Steeg entertains with selections, wedding Grace Bailey to Joel M Foster in Scranton last Tuesday. Local social items and entertainment noted.
Miss Matthew Mead returns from Abone day iron advent among fiends in Ghenhurn. Mrs J B Austin hosts her sister’s family after a three day Viehto visit. Miss Ligte Froce visits Wearing seminary and Patteeton. Nora exenciies at Baptist church impressed. Dora Puverte improving in health. Frank Phillips and family back for summer. Willow Teal lodge initiation draws about forty members. School board elects teachers with changes. Judson J Cope serves in Camp Alger. Children’s Day at Methodist set for Sunday eve. Mrs. William H Smith gravely ill. recovery uncertain. Mrs. Samuel Smith returns home.
In Olyphant and surrounding areas, Jenkine preached on the Sabbath and attended Wyoming Seminary commencement. Miss Carrie Bronsin and Howard Crane join Keystone Academy exercises. Children’s Day at the Presbyterian church featured a Banner Class procession in white and yellow, with crowns and banners, plus a missionary pageant. Mrs Wells of Scranton visits her brother J B Bass.
A man from Scranton has completed a Western journey and will now remain permanently at his home office located near the Old Post Office Building at Col Spruce Street and Penn Avenue.
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