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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1898
Page
10
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now in the care of Mr R Munn at Salem avenue and Church street for news items. All complaints about irregular delivery should be made to W J Roberts, news agent.
Professor Cornelius Higgins formerly of the New York Symphony Club plans a four act musical tour of the world to raise funds for Carbondale hospital. A chorus from local churches will join Higgins in performing leading songs of many nations as a backdrop for his solos. The exact date is to be set after further rehearsals and planning.
Obituary notes the death of George England aged eighty eight and eleven months in Carbondale after heart and liver illness. He will be mourned by family including daughter Mrs. Thomas Jenkins and son George England of Brooklyn. A service is set at Park street home with final graveside rites in Brooklyn. Also mourns John F. McDonald of the west side, forty two, unmarried, funeral at Hospital street and St Rose church with interment at St Rose Cemetery.
The ladies orchestra linked with Van Ostens repertoire company plans a free concert this afternoon at the Grand. The program features marches, dances, medleys, and vocal numbers including There'll Come a Time and My Wife and the Baby Thats All, with mandolin guitar and a vocal duet.
Local item reports the Hendrick machine shop incident after the engine head burst causing concern. It also notes calls to relatives Miss Minnie Loomis and Mrs Eugene Wells for serious illness and a business change as Horton Lee sells his interest to partner Mr McGeever.
Rev and Mrs E L Santee attended a ministerial meeting in Wyoming on Tuesday. The brick church ladies plan a supper and apron sale Tuesday evening March 4 and invite all to attend. Mrs Roberts of Jermyn has returned home after visiting her sister Mrs George Wratcher. Around fifty guests celebrated the birthday of Mrs Edsall at the Edsall home hosted by Mr and Mrs Edsall and daughter Muzette with music games and recitations and late hour refreshments provided by Ry EL Sanive.
The Jermyn Prose prints a Seattle letter from Thomas Boundy dated Feb 24 1898 detailing a cross country rail journey. He describes delays on the Black Diamond express Grand Trunk and Wisconsin Central trains, snowstorms and scenic views from St Paul to the Rockies and Cascade mountains, the Klondike travelers aboard, and arrival in Seattle after a late passage. Boundy notes plans to depart Seattle March 3 on the Rosaire with expectations of travel to the gold fields.
Sylvaine Smith declares no candidacy for street commissioner as Blakely borough residents hear municipal reorganization plans at the council rooms this evening. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Reese Tsanes from Dallas and Mrs. William Warfield from the West Fund. George Tiffany moves into his new Main street home. Mrs. Lewis Van Gorden of Moscow visits Homer English. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Shay visit their parents in New Milford. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Patrick Gallaheer of Jessup are announced.
The article argues advertisers should test papers by actual results rather than claims. It claims The Tribune has broad circulation and quality readers, ideally reaching educated middle class households. It discusses morning versus afternoon editions and urges Scranton advertisers to use both to maximize reach and response.
The Binkely board of health met last Saturday with all members present except the secretary. February reports show eleven burial permits, four borough deaths, and eight diphtheria cases. Interment plans and budget items were discussed. meeting adjourned to April 2. Mrs. Catherine Gray of Peckville died after a fall. she leaves thirteen children and funeral services are set for Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Methodist church. A Peckville couple received a surprise gathering at their home on Friday evening with friends and refreshments.
The Welsh Congregational church plans a March 21 program with prizes for music and speaking events, plus an adjudicator list. Also noted are Society of Temperance meetings, Easter Monday social at Callerys Hall, a health board report for March 1, 1891 to March 1, 1805, and local social updates.
The advertisement promotes Carlsbad Sprudel Salt as a home remedy for bodily aid used by famous historical figures. It claims best results with outdoor exercise and notes every bottle bears the Eisner & Menperson Co. New York signature.
A woman refuses to provide three identifications and tries to use a handkerchief as proof. The teller notes a required formality, and the woman insists she is Mary L. Brown on the check. She hands over the linen, which bears the name Farah Jones, and the check is eventually cashed the next day after she departs with her laundress.
A former lecturer explains leaving Ninemaeburg State Normal School after a spring term to take a ten year teaching position elsewhere. She reflects on regret and hints at wishing she had stayed, addressing a Wyoming County reader audience.
Train timetable notices from Scranton to New York Philadelphia Trenton and nearby towns list daily departures. Stops include Binghamton Elmira Utica Williamsport and Wilkes Barre with morning and afternoon options and connections to Buffalo and Washington. Passenger agent M T Smith at the depot offers pocket time tables.
Information on February 21 train departures to Arboridale Albany Wilkes Barre New York and eastern points from Beranton and Scranton. Lists numerous times for various routes including Lehigh Valley and Morland connections with notes on ticket office and agents W Burdick G P A W Cross D P A Scranton.
Railroad timetable excerpt lists departures and routes from Wilkes-Barre to New York Philadelphia and local coal regions. It notes Diamond Express and Lehigh Valley services, Pullman cars, and station stops such as Scranton Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg Geneva Ithaca Rochester and Buffalo with morning and afternoon departures and connection details. Officials CHAS LEE and A NONNEMACHER are named with Scranton and Philadelphia offices listed.
Trains depart Scranton for New York and Erie line at 7:00 a.m. and 2:25 p.m. with intermediate stops at Hawley and local points. Returns to Scranton from various points at 10:20 a.m., 2:15 p.m., and 6:08 p.m. on the Erie rail line.
The Tribune reports on the interstate secret service agency inquiry naming Joseph Jeffreys attorney at law in connection with the Tand & Burr building project on Washingtons Avenue. The article outlines involvement of officials and possible secret service led matters.
A newly arrived woman went to a Washington bank last week to cash a check. The paying teller examined the instrument before proceeding, details indicate a routine banking transaction amid new resident activity.
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