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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1898
Page
7
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now handed to Mr C R Munn at Salem avenue and Church street for news item submissions. Regular delivery complaints should be addressed to Roberts & Reynolds, news agents.
A man identified as John Beckett is found dead on the Ontario track near Wideeacrene in the Delaware and Hudson yard area. Officials say death likely occurred Friday night due to a railroad accident with injuries suggesting he lay alive along the track before bleeding to death, no inquest needed.
A large fourth of July sport program is planned at Anthracite Park with about fifty horses in training. Notable entrants include Robert Westlake of Scranton James Justin of Berritory John Lilly of Pittston L. A. Paikerson of this area J. W. Sherwood of Jermyn and B. Ane draws of Carbondale. Events listed include a green river race a 22 chinos dash a minute claw and several purses. Entries for foot races must be handed to the park manager by Monday morning July 4 with a five percent prize fee for all entrants.
Crystal Lake enters a lively three month period as summer guests flood the hotels and cottages. The Philadelphia Sharps family, considered social leaders, are expected next week with William Connell renting the Horn cottage for the season. More well known residents plan quarters at the lake’s premier spot, signaling what is described as the most prosperous season in the lake’s history.
Mise Hazel Wheeler hosted Miss Edna Dimock of Honesdale during a visit. Mrs. James Worden of Harristuprey returned to Oneonta after her sister Mrs. W. A. Kelley’s death. Fort Treat family and Mirs Fort at Beach Lake. Mrs. G. F. Sherwood Newark Valley and Minnie Phillipa Lake Como visiting Mrs. Wilcox. Scranton guests and the Singer family attended the S. Singer home for commencement exercises. Mr. Singer returns to New York. Recruits for the jocular army arrive. about a dozen names to City Manager Brick. Lieutenant Dentler’s examiner visits next Tuesday. recruits to Fort McPherson.
A brief report notes a trolley service transporting teachers pupils and friends of the pub. The event is described in concise terms with a focus on participants and the communal aspect of the ride.
Fragments note residents planning an outing at Traurel HIM park and detail the Primitive Methodist Sunday school anniversary with singing led by Mr. Wilmot. The Temperance council met Saturday night as Mrs. Aitken of Martin Street visits her parents in Portland City.
Jermyn borough held a special session Friday to approve repairs to the lockup. Bids for masonry, plumbing, and carpentry from Stone Troinesenid Parke, W Moffocker, Hutchings, and others totaled about $1161 with additional bids noted. Citizens questioned timely reporting and compliance as work moves forward. local residents visited and neighbors reported on community activity.
Taylor residents hear Professor Henry Van Liew lecture on shine and light at the Methodist Episcopal hall. Several local notices cover church events, lodge elections, and upcoming gatherings, while a Wheel accident injures a boy near Main Street and church services receive praise for decor and music.
A ceremony at St Mons church featured a visit by Rev. Bishop Mohan and a group of IM boys and girls. The evening saw young ladies invested in the Holy Virgin’s society while clergy attended and guests from Mansfield Villa Nova and St Bonaventure returned from school to visit friends in Mansfield.
Avoca reports include a carpenter with cramps moved home for medical aid, a nurse graduate from local institutions, and several residents joining Camp Alger. Democratic convention primaries select nominees, while letters describe library shortages and wartime education concerns amid a community seeking public schooling gains.
A columnist notes postal mishaps with unmarked items in mail bags and lists odd objects found in letters and boxes. The tale includes misdirected goods, stowaway animals, and a call to donate books to the Soldiers' Orphan School, highlighting wartime-era concern and community aid.
The article describes intensified British coastal protection with linked defences and rapid response via telegraph and telephone to naval headquarters in London. It notes near real time readiness at Whitehall and ports like Portsmouth, Dover, Chatham, and Sheerness, enabling quick orders to mobilize naval units if needed.
The vault of this bank is protected by Holmes Electric Protective System. The article notes the advanced security device guarding the strongroom and its role in deterring theft and unauthorized access.
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