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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1898
Page
12
The Carbondale correspondence is now handled by Mr. C. R. Munn at Salem avenue and Church street. News items may be addressed there. All complaints about delivery should be made to Roberts, news agent.
William McHale aged 82 died suddenly at his daughter Mrs Thomas Nealon’s home on South Main Street. Born in Ballinas, Ireland, he came to the city in 1840 with his wife. He was the oldest Father Mathew man in the United States and never drank since taking the pledge in 1897. Funeral 6 PM Sunday at St. Rose Church with interment in St. Hoge Cemetery.
Marcus J. N. Duffy, secretary of the local civil service commission, reports Washington post office authorities have postponed the semi annual examination for clerks and carriers. It was to occur between March 14 and April 25 and is now set for September with the exact date TBD. No vacancies exist currently in the local post office carrier and clerk service.
The Andrew Mitchell Howe company lists officers for the coming year with Foreman T F Herbert, Assistant Foreman F C Hatley, President W J Myera, Vice President T F Campbell, Secretary J B Rowlson, Treasurer F C Timmons, Trustee A Mitchell Jr, Delegate P A Rivenburg, Termite T F Herbert, Driver John Bwackhammer, T B Campbell, C B Alexander.
W. J. Myers was appointed to the Froe Lance Relief association board and George Spangle was elected trustee to fill the unexpired term of Myers who resigned. An application for honorary membership was received from F. F. Sturr.
The Van Osten company performs all next week at the opera house with Inez Mercurker starring in Devene on Monday and the ensemble in The Silver King last night. Audiences praised the company as possibly the best priced opera troupe to visit the city. A complimentary concert is set for Monday at 3 PM.
Palace Creamery owners plan a Church street remodel after council approval. Professor Thomas will move his bindery to Lyceum hall, with his former space becoming two offices for lawyers or factors. Munn’s job printing enlarges with Salem avenue entrance. Exterior to be beautified and a glass front added. Diamond Lodge set seventh anniversary celebration for April 4 at the Watt building on Church street.
Miss Hertha Carey hosted a surprise birthday gathering at her parents home Mr and Mrs Samuel Carey Archbald with about thirty guests. The evening featured games and refreshments followed by a social atmosphere and greetings from the attendees.
Recovering from illness, the community welcomes all to the Welsh Baptist church service tomorrow with Rev J M Lloyd officiating as usual.
Mrs Fred Barnum of Binghamton visited here last week as the tenth anniversary of Fledtrice Star lodge No 490 IOOF was observed Saturday evening with large attendance. Miss Leah Chapman hosted a Friday gathering. numerous friends attended games, refreshments followed. Several parties hosted by Miss Covey and others continued into Sunday morning with many named guests and acquaintances listed. Revival meetings were announced by Rev J Sunmer for the coming week. Members of various lodges and P O S of A held socials and a chicken and waffle supper at differing locations including Chinehila and Scranton connections.
Robert Mackay recovers from measles while Hivor Steer returns from New York and New Jersey. Lizzie Dershimer visits Wilkes-Barre. Peru native Robert Benramont attends Scranton College of Mines. J. D. Knight farm sale to Gill Carpenter planned for April. Martin Bolder barber shop rebuilt and renovated. Revival meetings held at multiple churches with several preachers. Our new council organizes with Doty as president and Sherman as secretary.
The funeral took place from Main Street residence with a high mass of requiem in St. Thomas church. Rev P J McHale officiated and Interment was in St. Thomas cemetery. pallbearers named John Corcoran Martin White Joseph Dall Fred Lind James Gilgallon Jr James Flynn. Archiald Hose Co No 1 elected officers led by Thomas Kielty and others at recent meeting. Thomas Lawnae takes foreman post at Franklin Coal Simpson. Council and school board to meet Monday evening to reorganize. Rev Richard Waleh attended mass. Ontario and Western fag shanty at Wayne Street bridge burned down. Death of Mrs James Gillespie reported from Denver formerly of the area.
Detective Roche of the Ontario and Western Railway arrests four boys for playing cards in a vacant house owned by the company. They pay a $1.50 fine each and are released. Thomas Buckingham of Mayfield remains in Carbondale hospital with repeated knee injuries. doctors foresee a possible leg operation. Mrs Shadrick Lewis plans a weeklong visit to Edwardsdale and Plymouth. Willie Wives showing pneumonia recovery. Rev Edward Howell to lead First Baptist church services in Scranton tomorrow. Thomas Owens and Peter McCarty of Mayfield visiting Scranton for errands.
Mr and Mire Daniel Dorris thank the people of Peckville and Win ton for kindness during their sick and death of their child. A Thaikely board of health meeting is tonight. Grassy behind, Delaware and Hudson colliery employer, will be gerid this afternoon. Presbyterian church services tomorrow at 8 1 and 1 pm. Morning sermon The Sabbath TDs and evening The Lord's Day. Methodist Ladies' Aid social at Mrs H A Brown’s home with 15 cent chicken supper. Methodist services tomorrow with Rev S C Simpkins at 10 40 am and 7 pm. Sunday school 2 50, Massey Lathrope superintendent. Epworth league 6 pm. Heckville Baptist church services tomorrow 10 pm and 7 pm. Morning subject Pauls Knowledge of Christ. evening A Glimpse of Heaven. All invited.
Miss Frances Moore is clerking for a few days at Johnson's company store. The miners' examining board of the First inspection district meets this afternoon at Logan's office between 12 m and 5 p m. Rev. W T H Holder will occupy the pulpit tomorrow at Primitive Methodist church morning and evening.
Dr J Lynch has purchased the store stock and plans a new store beside the post office. Mrs Maggie Taylor and her son John visit from Sullivan County Pa. An Epworth League convention is held at Bald Mount with many Clark's Summit residents attending today.
Ex Senator Ransom of South Carolina, famed for courtesy, returned from Mexico where he served as minister. A Metropol itan hotel mishap followed his lecture on sobriety when a bellboy dropped his coat and satchel, breaking a bottle of catsup that released a strong odor suggesting moonshine.
A dialogue from the Washington Star quotes a client under suspicion of housebreaking. A young lawyer estimates two weeks to conclude his work but warns the client it may cost about four years, implying lengthy legal consequences.
The Sells Brothers praise Peruna as a tonic that eases nervous strain and supports digestion for managers and performers of the Forepaugh and Sells Shows. Letters from Sells Brothers staff and others claim Peruna cures catarrh and related ailments, with testimonials from managers, agents, and a Canadian resident. The piece touts Dr Hartman’s catarrhal books and offers free literature and distribution through druggists.
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