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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1897
Page
8
Carbondale readers learn that Shannon and Company on North Main Street will accept advertisements orders for job work and items for publication. The shop opens from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. for prompt attention.
Semi annual gathering drew about thirty clergymen Monday evening at First Methodist. Rev. L H Sanford led opening services. Rev W M Shaw was ill so Rev Rell Wis preached on The Joy of the Lord is thy strength. Sessions continued with addresses by Rev Willig Tinlings and Rev W Beecher among others. Next meeting slated for Hawley with C Olver to deliver the association sermon and T Maghon to preach.
A short Monday session of the Select council listed Mossie, SWigert, Nealon, Cheol Dits and Baten as present. A favorable report was made on annexation related to Hast Park Land Company. A meeting with a committee from the common council regarding park company acquisitions was planned, but further mail delays hindered payment notices.
The Christian Alliance convention began yesterday at Cone RVogatioN ehtuoh with Mn PMnkey delivering a distinctive sermon at Bingimanten. In the afternoon Rey and Mrs. Senfry of PIMadelphia spoke as services continued led by Gabriel AteGuire, a remaining mission from Alliou, recounting his thirtieth experiences during the evening.
Arrangements with HH Williams by Jacobus set for April first to take a position. He will learn to welcome new trends and bring wide experience to the post. Known as a leading figure in business, he remains in his current role amid merited success.
Dr M J Bailey contemplates resignation as house surgeon at the hospital after years of service. He seeks a broader field in medicine and plans to present his decision at the upcoming hospital board meeting.
Mrs. James Thompson on Church Street is sick with the grip. Mrs. Buddington goes to New York to buy spring millinery while Mrs. Mishel of Scranton hosted her daughter Mrs. Josiah Vandermark in Washington Street. Miss Angeline Birs hosted Miss Mary McAndrew of Dunmore. Rev. J. C. Curran from Wilkes-Barre visited. Mrs. Van Doren of Archibald and Mrs. Forbes confined to her home. Mardi Gigs celebrated by youths at Germania Hall. Mrs. A J OBoyle and Mrs. A F Lotius visiting friends in Ginghams and Susquehanna. Mrs. W. Di Bahouck of Garfield Avenue improving. Allit D. Schwindt of Shenandoah seen at Miss Sarah's guest.
A mixed list of social events and local movements. Notices include Harriven and Cline on a New York trip, Miss Mareuret Maule of New York City ill at home, John Head and Jin Kennedy back from New York, and William Myers resigning from Prudential. Also mentions tea at Booth Church street, visits from Fleetville, relatives in Garteld, and plans for a shoe store on Salem avenue.
At a crowded Avoca council session many members attended though Seaman Gonton was absent. Officials named include John Meade president and J Little treasurer with Cannon and Curran among others. A social gathering at York avenue celebrated Mrs Tinklepaugh’s birthday with a large turnout and generous feast.
Watkins sworn in as burgess and new members Tolin Ayers, Dr Juin Weber, Evan L Davis and H E Harris take seats. Committee reports on hall leases and annexations. Ler Lewellyn street commissioner and police chief appointments noted. Harris praised as rising local leader. Mr and Mrs D O Jones of Olympia visited townsfolk on Sunday.
Jermyn and Mayfield reports show Borough actions including tax disputes with Winifred Scott, council elections, street and utility work, salaries, and new officers. Debates over electric street lighting and a closing note on newly sworn-in officials conclude the session.
In Olyphant Veathrday afternoon the grammar department hosted a pre Lenten danques for pupils. Miss Ligale Dempsey and Sade Hogan offered remarks. The program featured Evany Life of St Patrick Sadie O Malley piano solo Belva Taylor contrabands Sisie Dougherty plain solo Jennie McAundrews violin Ado James Brennan ldewie Dempery law contest Mary Cari Pine solo Mary Merrimack solo Jen tle Hyland piano Sadie Rogan aria
The report lists participants including Nellie Parrell and Annie Loftus with remarks by Jennie Voyle as the council session resumes. A recent meeting produced fourteen ballots for president candidates, bringing the total to nineteen, and President Eve Tem Schubmehl adjourned the session until tonight.
Mrs. Fred Switgl Jr of the Fast Ride narrowly escaped severe burns when a brush used to polish a stove ignited flammable clothing. She tore off burning garments after jumping to a sink and a nurse was summoned as her right arm and left hand were burned and neck and head scorched. A brief report notes a Republican primary election in Hawley and several local social notes.
The borough council met Monday at Squire Bramin’s office to receive the treasurer’s report and swear in new members. John R. Pudi was declared president, John McDonald and J. F. Gallagher reappointed treasurer, and H. O. Watrous as corporation attorney. Three candidates for street commissioner were named, with votes split among Jones Denne and Tobin. decision postponed. Special officers will be sworn in later in the week. Mrs. S. Vaughn returned home after visiting here. Inaugural chrysanthemums in the capital drew attendees Dr W. O. Blakeslee and Will Jones, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cunningham welcomed a daughter. Mike Nelle Lydon of Thompson visits Forest City friends, Tessie Clark of Pleasant Mount visits locals. The Excelsior Athletic Club of Richmonddale held a masquerade at Cooperthwaite’s hall Monday evening.
George Robinson Priceburg of Yatesville visits his sister in Poundary street. John William Plowright of Carmell Street, a worker in Johnson's shaft, was crushed by a roof fall on Monday and died yesterday afternoon at age twenty one. Born in England, he was described as a kindhearted young man. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Also: Jackson City borough council met Monday with minutes listing salaries for several officials.
Thomas Alfred Taylor serves as secretary while Mike Higlin is chief of police. Ward officers include Thomas King first ward George Kell John Wieland Walter Zoranieckie for the Mind ward James Margetuen Willan Thorpe and John Koeluskie. James Daw named street commissioner with Od Joseph Hielly of the first ward and others named to the board vacancies. Several hotelkeepers arrested for selling on Sundays. Richard Smith and Sarah Donnelly married yesterday by Rev Father Shanley at St. Thomas Cathedral.
Mrs DW Chittin shows slow improvement after grip. Norton Sherman battles typhoid pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Metagar rushed to Beranten due to their daughter's serious condition. Postmaster Teeds builds a new dwelling. Residents wish for I dr Northup as sheriff on the Republican ticket. Lee harvest finished. Glenburn spared from famine next summer. The town reports quality never better.
Miss Helen Bonny of Scranton visited Sunday at the home of aunt Mrs Tra Porter. Miss Margaret Brodhead stays with Mrs Lyman Horfecker of Jermyn this week. Trev Joseph Santee of Dalton preached at the Brick church Sunday evening. Mr. Thomas ox remains bedbound by illness while Rev Willian G Frink slowly recovers from recent sickness.
Inclement weather forced the postponement of a donation party planned at the Methodist Episcopal church to support Rev FW Youne. The event will now be held tonight.
Last chance to buy coats and capes at less than cost to make and less than cost of lining. Inspect goods, compare prices, and be convinced.
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