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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1898
Page
10
The Carbondale correspondence of The Tribune is now under Mr. Co. R. Munn of Salem avenue and Church street for news items. Address matters to Munn and direct complaints about irregular delivery to J. Roberts, news desk.
The Gentlemen's Driving association announces a revival after winter inactivity and plans up to three race meets this year at Threecite Park. Memorial Day Fourth of July and Labor Day are targeted with a larger, faster class of horses and new imports to boost public interest and attendance.
Walter Frick city engineer reports Delaware and Hudson Canal Company superintendent C Br Manville refused to discuss bridge funding details for Church street projects. He would not answer questions about abutments paving and retaining walls and requested a city representative be sent to finalize arrangements.
The hospital suspends all repair projects due to severe financial strain. The institution faces 1400 dollars in debt despite recent subscriptions, with exterior painting finished but interior work and patching left undone. Further outlay is deemed impossible under current circumstances.
The Epworth League presents an entertainment program Thursday evening at the Methodist church with the topic Journalism. Topics include How Newspapers are Made by Professor H J Hockenberry and American Journalism by Dr W J Baker. Music includes piano solos, a duet, a vocal solo, and a graphophone selection by Taabelle Stanton and others.
Three conditions are listed: poor blood, need for more flesh, and throat or lung weakness. The ad touts Scott's Emulsion as the sole cure, containing cod liver oil emulsified with hypophosphites and glycerine, claiming superior relief and growth benefits over other remedies.
A proposal urges authorities to impose a heavy tax and require that muzzles be worn. The plan targets animals perceived as threats and aims to curb nuisance behavior by imposing financial and regulatory penalties.
Crowded houses greet the Van Osten Three Star Comedy company at the Grand. The ladies' orchestra was applauded for its portion of the entertainment. Dercas pleased yesterday afternoon and last evening The Silver King captivated the audience. Large crowds from the valley attend the performances.
Mayor O Neill appoints Dr J A Kelly and John W Burke to the board of health as the council weighs confirmation. Kelly succeeds Dr Wheeler whose term expired while Burke replaces Hin J F Theynolds who left his district.
The letter from Ralph W. Chulip of Ta Porte Indiana describes eight years of catarrh misery and renewed strength after using Peru na. The notice invites readers to apply to The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio for a free book on catarrh.
Blakely borough council meeting convened at the town hall at 7 15 PM with President William Harper presiding. Minutes approved. bond project for electric plant discussed. bills paid including health and street upkeep. tax collector reported $2001 55 in taxes. council adjourned sine die.
Tees reelected for three years from the First ward John J Parry to succeed William Jones from the Second ward and R J Reone re elected for three years from the Third ward. James W Smith and Richard Reese named for president with Smith receiving alx votes and Reese three. Secretary posts go to T B Williams and Milton B R Roose with Williams four five respectively. Several officials receive votes for borough posts including William Jones and W B Stevens for street commissioner. The meeting fixes annual pay for officers and adjourns to March 21.
Tomorrow evening at Calvary Baptist church the Junior Baptist union hosts a 10 cent admission event with lunch. The program features songs, recitations, duets, quartette numbers, a spelling and singing competition, recitational pieces, and a Three Fishers recital. Also reported are a birthday party at Miss Ada Lang’s, lodge gathering, club meetings, and borough council election results listing officers and officials.
A Rugby Indiana farmer William Stimpson credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing his paralysis after overwork and a stroke. He took nine boxes over two months and regained full mobility with no lasting effects.
Schedule lists multiple daily departure times from a rail service under Wood and Hutchinson. Morning 7.30 a.m. weekday runs to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh West. 10.15 a.m. weekday to Hazleton Pottsville Reading Norristown Philadelphia and routes to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh West. 3.12 p.m. daily to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh West. 5.00 p.m. weekday to Hazleton and Pottsville.
Del Lacka and Wester nified announces Monday November 21 1597 train departures from Serantet with expresses for New York East and South West connections. Timetabled arrivals include Binghamton Elmira Utica Williamsport Harrisburg Washington and more with multiple intermediate stops and sleeping coaches on all expresses. Apply to ML Smith District Passenger Agent for detailed time tables and rates.
Rose Wilbur general superintendent and Chas E Lee general passenger agent outline Lehigh Valley routes including Wilkes Barre to New York Philadelphia and Buffalo via main lines and the Black Diamond Express. The notice lists key stations Bethlehem Easton Reading Nottsburg Hazleton and Geneva and notes Pullman parlor cars on all Wilkes Barre to New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Suspension Bridge trains. It gives office contacts in Scranton and Philadelphia.
Trains depart Scranton on Monday February 2 with connections to New York Philadelphia and Canadian points. Detailed times show departures for Montreal Burnton and Albany routes via Lehighton and White Diamond Express connections. Passengers are advised to obtain complete schedule details at the depot ticket office.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad sets an excursion fare from Scranton to New York Jersey City Newark and Elisabeth Junction at 6.50 dollars. Ticket validity is thirty days with references to timetable details from the Lehigh Valley agency.
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