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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1898
Page
10
The Carbondale correspondent notes news items go to C R Munn at Salem Avenue and Church Street for address, with irregular delivery complaints to W Reborts news agent. This brief item directs readers on where to send news and report service issues in the Carbondale locale.
In The Tribune Professor Ramsby proposes staging an oratorio by a great composer in Carbondale. He urges using four principal soloists, church choirs, a large chorus, and a sizeable orchestra with organ. Low cost, no costumes, held in a church, with rehearsals possible locally.
The board of trade holds a public meeting tonight at the Grand Opera House with Hon. Freeman Otis Willey delivering a speech on The Future of Labor and Capital. Willey, lauded for presenting both sides clearly, advocates new and varied enterprises to employ city labor, inviting rich and poor alike and predicting a large attendance.
JR M Vannan received letters from Fabric Fire Co of New York regarding a hose test in the city. Their representative Charles Sickleman may visit today. The company backs the hose to withstand high pressure under a five year guarantee but privately worries extreme stress could shorten hose life.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers elected officers led by President Mrs Richard Kraft and Vice President Mrs George Dimock. Other officers include Secretary Mrs Moses Meyers Treasurer Mrs F Histed Chaplain Mrs A Misted Calde Mrs Samuel Gritman Sentinel Mrs David Wilson Delegate Mrs Joseph Peck Insurance Agent Mrs Oscar Hudson. Installations set for the next regular meeting March 16.
Miss Mame Early visits Scranton and Mrs W H Harrison visits Binghamton while Kelsey Purdy handles business in New York City. Traction issues half fare mill tickets for six to seven a m and five to seven p m, adding an extra car for mill workers. First Presbyterian Ladies Aid plan a Russian tea for March. Carbondale guests surprised Mr and Mrs Peter Hermon in Mayfield with a social visit. Thomas Law leaves White Oak colliery to become outside foreman for Franklin Coal at Simpson. previously foreman at Archbald and active in county politics.
A council meeting last night approved key measures including street repairs during February. Justice fees totaling 21.00 and a bill for incidentals amounting to 144 were part of the principal bills passed.
Discussion over Scranton Supply and Machinery outcomes ended with rejection. The burgeo reported $77.75 collected in six months. William P. Lawler won the hose carriage contract at $75 per year. Gamewell fire alarm reps promised readiness by Saturday night with ten boxes listed across Kellys hotel Farrells corner Jordans corner Lackawanna street Athertons corner River and Jones streets Sucquehanna and Church Delaware and Ferris streets Grassy street Tiger Valley Each alarm to be repeated four times.
Local term at night school near end with high student turnout and praise for instructors and the school board. Meetings tonight include Martin Luther lodge 22 Loyal Knights of America Berse hall and Taylor Cheral union Calvary Baptist church. March 16 social at Weber's rink with music. March 22 American Protestant association smoker with literary and musical program. Nicholas McLaughlin child funeral at Minoooka Catholic cemetery. March events include Taylor Athletic Social Club planning. Various residents noted in brief: David Morgans Scranton visitor, David T. Davis and David Jones visits to Hyde Park. Light illness for Richard Morris of North Taylor.
Thomas Baundy reports arrival in Seattle and plans to sail on the Rosella to Dyca. Hemmingway injured a hand at Hoffecker mill. two fingers damaged by a hidden knife. A surprise party honored Mr and Mrs John Miller of Depew Avenue with many local attendees. Mrs William Walker of North Main Ave is seriously ill. Various visits and sermons noted. Knights of Pythias hold practice. local residents travel for a funeral in Plymouth and other social greetings.
Advertises Hood's Pills as a favorite family tonic for children pale and weak. Claims it enriches blood, boosts appetite, and improves health, promoting rosy cheeks and vigor. Mentions price and liver medicine use.
A reminiscence by Sir Algernon West tracing shifts in manners from arm in arm greetings to widespread handshakes, dining formality to casual seating, and the rise of open talk on wealth and stocks. It contrasts smoking norms, gender roles, and leisure from the Crimean era to mid 19th century reforms, noting champagne customs and changing social etiquette.
A Rochester woman testifies that chronic nervous dyspepsia and stomach troubles plagued her for years until Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets provided lasting relief. The ad asserts digestion governs nerve and organ function, promising rapid relief and a radical cure, with a call to send for a booklet.
Delancey Wallingford asks Henry Faversham for his daughter Gladys. Mrs. Faversham accuses him and demands proof as she schemes to control the union. Faversham, moved by pity, grants the match with a blessing and tears.
In a Chicago Tribune quote, Wriggins, a financial writer, dodges sharing his theory on the cause and cure of prevailing hard times, joking he will not disclose it until he receives a higher salary.
Train departures from Wilkes-Barre include 7.30 a m weekdays to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh West 10.16 a m weekdays to Hazleton Pottsville Reading Norristown and Philadelphia and Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh 3.12 p m for Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh and the West and 5.00 p m weekdays to Hazleton Pottsville Gem Snes Agent LB Hutchinson general manager.
Train schedule effective Monday November 21 1897 lists departures from Scranton to Easton Fenton Wilkes Barre Ithaca Utica Richfield Springs and more with connections at Northumberland for Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington and the South. Pocket timetables available from M Smith district passenger agent at the ticket office.
Train times from Scranton to Carbondale Albany Wilkes-Barre and western points listed with morning and afternoon departures. Indicates express and Black Diamond routes with ticket office contact J. W. Burdick G P A Albany and H. W. Cross D P A Scranton.
Train schedule details list departure times from New York and connections to Newark Elizabeth Allentown and Philadelphia with express and buffet services. Notes cover returning trains, Sunday schedules, and transfer options via Grand Central Depot and Long Branch. Baldwin and Olhausen are listed as general passenger agent and superintendent.
In effect Sept 19 1897 Traina leaves Scranton for New York and intermediate Erie points also Hawley and local points at 7 am and 2 25 pm Arrive at Scranton from all points at 10 2 am 11 5 and 9 38 pm
Prepared to deliver doli ver kindling wood by the barrel from seasoned ham wood and wood for grates at affordable prices. Try a barrel for convenience and instant use. Order books at Deckens Pharmacy 107 N Main Avenue Jifklins Meat Market 601 Lacka H A Plerce's Market 702 Adama Green Ridge Lumber Co Reers Hardware Stokens Main Or at the Martory
Lehigh Valley Railroad timetable lists departures from Scranton to Philadelphia and New York via D and ROR at multiple morning and afternoon times. Trains run to Wilkes Barre Hasleton Pottsville and coal region stations and continue to Geneva Rochester Buffalo and Chicago via connections. Names include Lehigh Valley officials and Scranton offices at 209 Lackawanna Avenue.
Classified page listing detectives architects doctors attorneys and services in Scranton. Includes Barring and M Sweeney secret service agency, several architects with addresses on Spruce Washington and Wyoming avenues, lawyers Frank Okell and Repglogle, The Tribune Publishing Co. notes lithography and linotype services, and local businesses near the D L &W depot.
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